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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

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.

Slot No. Slot Description

1

PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_1 slot

2

PCIe 4.0 x1_1 slot

3

PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16_2 slot

4

PCIe 4.0 x1_2 slot

5

PCIe 4.0 x16_3 slot

 STRIX X570-e GAMING

PCIE_X1_1

PCIE_X1_2

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX16_3

Summary of Contents for ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING

Page 1: ...Motherboard ROG STRIX X570 E GAMING ...

Page 2: ...spective 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 product...

Page 3: ...n 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 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 4 2 1 4 DIMM installation 2 7 2 1 5 ATX power connection 2 8 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 8 2 1 7 Front I O connector 2 9 2 1 8 Expansion card installation 2 10 2 1 9 M 2 installation 2 11 2 1 10 Wi Fi antenna installation 2 12 2 3 Motherboard rear an...

Page 4: ...on 3 17 3 6 10 NVMe Configuration 3 17 3 6 11 Network Stack Configuration 3 17 3 6 12 AMD CBS 3 17 3 7 Monitor menu 3 18 3 8 Boot menu 3 18 3 9 Tool menu 3 19 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3 19 3 9 2 ASUS Secure Erase 3 19 3 9 3 ASUS User profile 3 21 3 9 4 ASUS SPD Information 3 21 3 9 5 Graphics Card Information 3 21 3 9 6 ASUS Armoury Crate 3 21 3 10 Exit menu 3 22 3 11 Updating BIOS 3 22 3 11 ...

Page 5: ...our 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 ens...

Page 6: ... installing system components 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 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 websi...

Page 7: ...ete 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 Retu...

Page 8: ...y Dual channel memory architecture Refer to www asus com for the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors List Expansion slots 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors 2 x PCIe 4 0 x16 SafeSlots supports x16 x8 x8 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors 2 x PCIe 3 0 x16 SafeSlots supports x16 x8 x8 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors 1 x PCIe 3 0 x16 SafeSlot supports x8 AMD X570 chipset 1 x PCIe 4 0 x16 ...

Page 9: ...Wireless Data Network Intel Wi Fi 6 AX200 2 x 2 Wi Fi 6 802 11a b g n ac ax with MU MIMO supports dual frequency band 2 4 5GHz Supports channel bandwidth HT20 HT40 HT80 HT160 Up to 2 4 Gbps transfer speed Bluetooth Bluetooth v5 0 Audio ROG SupremeFX 8 Channel High Definition Audio S1220A CODEC Supports up to 32 Bit 192kHz playback High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recor...

Page 10: ...K Black Metallic Capacitors RAMCache III GameFirst V Sonic Studio III Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer Sonic Radar III CPU Z Special Features ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate AURA Aura Lighting Control Aura Addressable Gen2 Header s Aura RGB Strip Headers Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices AI Suite 3 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS...

Page 11: ...ector 1 x USB 3 2 Gen1 header supports additional 2 USB 3 2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2 0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2 0 ports 1 x SPI TPM header 8 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 2 x M 2 Socket 3 for M Key type 2242 2260 2280 22110 devices support PCIE and SATA modes 1 x 4 Pin CPU_FAN connector 1 x 4 Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 1 x 4 Pin AIO_PUMP connector 1 x 4 Pin W_PUMP connector 2 x 4 Pin CHA_FAN co...

Page 12: ...kage contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ROG STRIX X570 E GAMING Cables 1 x 4 in 1 SATA 6Gb s Cable 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips 1 x Extension Cable for RGB Addressable strips 1 x Thermistor cable Accessories 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi Fi antenna 1 x 2 in 1 M 2 Screws Package 1 x ROG STRIX door hanger 1 x ROG STRIX sticker 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x cab...

Page 13: ... cross screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4 AM3 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card optional The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package ...

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Page 15: ...nents 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 components...

Page 16: ...CKET3 PCH_FAN F_PANEL AAFP SATA6G_7 SATA6G_8 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4 SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 EATXPWR U32G1_1011 AMD X570 Intel I211AT AUDIO Super I O PCIE_X1_1 PCIE_X1_2 2280 22110 2260 2242 2280 22110 2260 2242 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_3 USB34 USB12 SPEAKER ADD_GEN2_2 RGB_HEADER2 ADD_GEN2_1 RGB_HEADER1 LAN1_U32G2_7 U32G2_C8 LAN2_U32G2_56 U32G2_1 4 M 2 WIFI LED1_CON HDMI_DP BIOS_FLBK FLBK...

Page 17: ...2 Gen 2 front panel connector U32G2_C9 1 15 10 M 2 sockets M 2_1 2 1 20 11 Clear RTC RAM jumper 2 pin CLRTC 1 10 12 AMD Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 8 1 14 13 Standby power LED SB_PWR 1 8 14 System panel connectors 10 1 pin PANEL 4 pin SPEAKER 1 17 15 USB 3 2 Gen1 front panel connector U32G1_1011 1 15 16 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB12 USB34 1 16 17 Thermal sensor connector 2 pin ...

Page 18: ...D AM4 Socket for 3rd and 2nd Gen AMD RyzenTM 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Processors Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU The AM4 socket has a different pinout design Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the s...

Page 19: ... dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module 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 4 DIMMs or overclocking condition Always install the DIMMS with th...

Page 20: ...oving expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components Slot No Slot Description 1 PCIe 4 0 3 0 x16_1 slot 2 PCIe 4 0 x1_1 slot 3 PCIe 4 0 3 0 x16_2 slot 4 PCIe 4 0 x1_2 slot 5 PCIe 4 0 x16_3 slot STRIXX570 eGAMING PCIE_X1_1 PCIE_X1_2 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_3 ...

Page 21: ...Ie Mode x4 PCIe 4 0 x4 PCIe 4 0 x4 PCIe 4 0 M 2_1 SATA Mode Support Support Support M 2_2 PCIe Mode x4 PCIe 4 0 x4 PCIe 4 0 x4 PCIe 4 0 M 2_2 SATA Mode Support Support Support 2nd and 1st Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics Slot Description PCIe operating mode Single VGA PCIe card Dual VGA PCIe card Triple VGA PCIe card PCIe x16_1 x8 PCIe 3 0 x8 PCIe 3 0 N A PCIe x16_2 N A N A N A PCIe x16_3 N...

Page 22: ...LEDs light up may vary per CPU 2 Standby Power LED SB_PWR The motherboard comes with a standby power LED The LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED STRIXX57...

Page 23: ...illustration below shows the location of the onboard PCH LED STRIX X570 e GAMING ROG STRIX X570 E GAMING PCH_LED Lighting PCH LED Lighting 4 BIOS Flashback LED FLBK_LED The FLBK LED lights when the USB Flashback button is pressed for three seconds STRIXX570 eGAMING ROG STRIX X570 E GAMING FLBK_LED FLBK_LED ...

Page 24: ...stem setup information such as date time and system passwords To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and short t...

Page 25: ...wer 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 12V header on the motherboard The LED strip will only light up when the sys...

Page 26: ...ed 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 aligned with the 5V header on the motherboard The addressable RGB...

Page 27: ...0 1 pin AAFP This 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 s high definition audio capability 1 1 8 Internal connectors STRIXX570 eGAMING ROG STRIX X570 E GAMI...

Page 28: ...configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD When using NCQ set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to AHCI Refer to section SATA Configuration for details ROG STRIX X570 E GAMING SATA 6 Gb s connectors SATA6G_7 GND RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXN7 GND RSATA_RXN7 RSATA_RXP7 GND SATA6G_8 GND RSATA_TXP8 RSATA_TXN8 GND RSATA_RXN8 RSATA_RXP8 GND SATA6G_5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSAT...

Page 29: ...Gen2 module for additional USB 3 2 Gen2 ports The latest USB 3 2 Gen2 connectivity provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps The next generation standard is completely backward compatible with your existing USB devices The plugged USB 3 2 Gen1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system s setting STRIXX570 eGAMING ROG STRIX X570 E GAMING USB3 2 Gen2 front panel conne...

Page 30: ...slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mb s connection speed STRIXX570 eGAMING ROG STRIX X570 E GAMING USB2 0 connectors USB 5V USB_P3 USB_P3 GND NC USB 5V USB_P4 USB_P4 GND USB34 PIN 1 USB 5V USB_P1 USB_P1 GND NC USB 5V USB_P2 USB_P2 GND USB12 PIN 1 6 LED connector 13 pin LED1_CON1 This connector is for connect...

Page 31: ...ED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRBTN This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep ...

Page 32: ... the pump cable from the all in one cooler AIO cooler to the AIO_PUMP header and connect the fan cables to the CPU_FAN and or CPU_OPT header s W_PUMP function support depends on water cooling device 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_FAN2 1A 12W Q Fan Controlled AIO_PUMP ...

Page 33: ...ATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V_1 4 pin EATX12V_2 These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit STRIX X570 e GAMING ROG STRIX X570 E GAMING power connectors A B EATX_12V_2 12V DC 12V DC 12V DC 12V DC GND GND GND GND EATXPWR PIN 1 PIN 1 GND ...

Page 34: ... Ryzen 2nd and 1st Generation AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega Graphics processors the M 2 socket 3 supports PCIe 3 0 x4 mode and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devices For AMD X570 chipset the M 2 socket 3 supports PCIe 4 0 x4 mode and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devices The M 2 SSD module is purchased separately STRIXX570 eGAMING ROG STRIX...

Page 35: ...tect digital identities and ensures platform integrity STRIXX570 eGAMING ROG STRIX X570 E GAMING SPI TPM connector PIN 1 1 8V TPM PLTRST 18V SPI SPI CS SPI MISO SPI HOLD SPI TPM IRQ SPI TPM CS SPI FLASH WP GND SPI CLK SPI MOSI SPI_TPM The SPI TPM module is purchased separately 12 NODE connector 12 1 pin NODE This connector allows you to connect a compatible PSU or control a compatible fan extensio...

Page 36: ...er 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 13 PCH fan connector 4 pin PCH_FAN The PCH Fan connector is for connecting the PCH fan on your PCH cover STRIXX570 eGAMING ROG STRIX X570 E GAMING PCH FAN header PIN 1 PCH_FAN ...

Page 37: ...e 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 2 Remove the screws that secure the PCH cover A then remove the PCH cover B ...

Page 38: ...ne 9 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT over tighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard STRIXX570 eGAMING 3 Remove the screws that secure the M 2 heatsink A then remove the M 2 heatsink B ...

Page 39: ...on The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with AMD AM4 processors Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU 1 2 3 ...

Page 40: ...ation Chapter 2 CPU Heatsink and fan assembly Type 1 1 2 3 4 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary 5 ...

Page 41: ...SUS ROG STRIX X570 E GAMING 2 5 Chapter 2 CPU Heatsink and fan assembly Type 2 1 2 When using this type of CPU fan remove the screws and the retention module only Do not remove the plate on the bottom 3 ...

Page 42: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 AIO_PUMP CPU_OPT CPU_FAN To install an AIO cooler ...

Page 43: ...ASUS ROG STRIX X570 E GAMING 2 7 Chapter 2 2 1 4 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ...

Page 44: ...X power connection DO NOT connect the 4 pin power plug only the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug or connect both the 8 pin and 4 pin power plugs 2 1 6 SATA device connection OR 3 4 5 6 A B OR AND 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 45: ...he front panel connector USB 2 0 AAFP To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 2 Gen2 To install USB 3 2 Gen2 connector This connector will only fit in one orientation Push the connector until it clicks into place To install system speaker connector ...

Page 46: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards ...

Page 47: ...hapter 2 2 1 9 M 2 installation M 2 installation 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 Supported M 2 type varies per motherboard 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 Before securing the motherboard to the chassis please remove the PCH cover first and then the M 2 heatsink ...

Page 48: ... antennas to the Wi Fi ports at the back of the chassis Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi Fi antennas are securely installed to the Wi Fi ports Ensure that the antennas are at least 20 cm away from all persons The illustration above is for reference only The I O port layout may vary with models but the Wi Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for all models ...

Page 49: ...ree seconds until the Flashback LED blinks three times indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3 Do not unplug portable disk or power system while BIOS update is ongoing otherwise update will be interrupted In case of interruption please follow the steps again If the light flashes for five sec...

Page 50: ...uetooth V5 0 6 Audio I O ports 7 Optical S PDIF OUT port 8 USB 3 2 Gen2 Type CTM port C8 9 USB 3 2 Gen2 port 7 10 USB 3 2 Gen2 ports 5 and 6 11 USB BIOS FlashbackTM button 12 HDMI port 4 8 3 10 6 7 12 11 1 5 2 9 USB 3 2 Gen2 Gen1 devices can only be used for data storage We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data transfer rate Please connect your USB 3 2 Gen2 d...

Page 51: ...peaker Out Rear Speaker Out LAN port LED indications SPEED LED ACT LINK LED LAN port Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection SPEED LED ACT LINK LED LAN port Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 100 Mbps con...

Page 52: ...2 16 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 53: ...ASUS ROG STRIX X570 E GAMING 2 17 Chapter 2 Connect to 4 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...verclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance 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 ...

Page 56: ... support 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 ...

Page 57: ...following sections for the detailed configurations To access the EZ Mode click EzMode F7 or press F7 The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details Submenu items General help Menu bar Language Hot Keys Qfan Control F6 MyFavorite F3 Scroll bar Configuration fields Last modified settings Go back to EZ Mode Displays ...

Page 58: ...xit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Submenu items A greater than sign before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press Enter Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS Click this button to select the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen My Fa...

Page 59: ...avigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings 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...

Page 60: ...ays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU voltage output CPU chassis fan speed and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click or to switch EZ System Tuning modes Loads optimized default settings Displays the CPU Fan s speed Click the button to manually tune the fans Saves the changes and resets the system Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority ...

Page 61: ...ally configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode 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 Click to activate DC Mode Select to manually configure your fans ...

Page 62: ...ly 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 Speed points Select to manually configure your fans ...

Page 63: ...erclock your CPU and DRAM computer usage and CPU fan to their best settings OC Tuning To start OC Tuning 1 Press F11 on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen and then click Next 2 Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming Media Editing and then click Next OC setup ...

Page 64: ...lecting the Main Cooling System click Next then click Yes to start the OC Tuning 3 3 My Favorites 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 65: ...n 3 Select an item from main menu panel then click the submenu that you want to save as favorite from the submenu panel and click or press Enter on your keyboard You cannot add user managed items such as language and boot order to My Favorites 4 Click Exit ESC or press Esc key to close Setup Tree Map screen 5 Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items Main menu panel Submenu panel Select...

Page 66: ...aker 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 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 ind...

Page 67: ...on options Disabled Enabled TPU This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance Keep Current Settings Keep the current settings without changing anything TPU I Applies air cooling overclocking conditions TPU II Applies water cooling overclocking conditions Ensure to use water cooling device before selecting TPU II 3 6 Adva...

Page 68: ...stalled to the corresponding SATA port SATA 0 1 Enable This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device Configuration options Disabled Enabled SATA Mode This item allows you to set the SATA configuration AHCI Set to AHCI 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 featur...

Page 69: ...her devices when selecting PCIe RAID Mode may cause your PC to fail to boot PCIEX16_3 4X 2X Switch This item allows you to set the PCIEX16_3 Mode Configuration options Auto 2X 4X Auto Automatic configuration If PCIE mode M 2 device is inserted to M 2_2 switches PCIEx16_3 to X4 mode Else if no device or SATA mode M 2 device is inserted to M 2_2 whenever PCIEx1_1 or PCIEx1_3 is occupied switches PCI...

Page 70: ...ower delivery when the system is at Power State S5 Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 6 6 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set system wake and sleep settings ErP Ready Disabled 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 E...

Page 71: ...tup If any USB devices are detected the legacy USB support is enabled XHCI Hand off Enabled Enables the support for operating systems without an XHCI hand off feature Disabled Disables the XHCI Hand off support USB Device Enable This item allows you to enable or disable the USB device Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the indiv...

Page 72: ...mpatibility 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 Windows the Windows ...

Page 73: ... ASUS Logo appears Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of 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 F...

Page 74: ...tatus definition Frozen The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure The BIOS guards drives that do not have password protection by freezing them prior to booting If the drive is frozen a power off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to proceed with the ASUS Secure Erase Locked SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete or was stopped This may be du...

Page 75: ...ter 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 3 ASUS User profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings 3 9 4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information 3 9 5 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information ab...

Page 76: ...Shell application shellx64 efi from one of the available filesystem devices 3 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 syste...

Page 77: ...e BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press Enter 2 Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 3 Select via Storage Devices 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 switch to the Folder Info field 7 Pres...

Page 78: ...on 3 10 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 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 79: ...BIOS 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...

Page 80: ...3 26 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chapter 3 ...

Page 81: ...LE arrays may vary per system RAID 0 Data striping optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel interleaved stacks Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate double that of a single disk alone thus improving data access and storage Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup RAID 1 Data mirror...

Page 82: ...4 2 Chapter 4 RAID Support Chapter 4 ...

Page 83: ...rted 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 ...

Page 84: ... 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 85: ...ed 9B 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 sectio...

Page 86: ... 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 Code Description 0x01 System is entering S1 sleep state 0x01 System is entering S2 sleep state 0x03 System is entering S3 sleep state 0x04 System is entering S4 sleep state 0x05 System is entering S5 sleep state 0x10 System is w...

Page 87: ... used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or ...

Page 88: ...éclaration de conformité de Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada ISED Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Innovation Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brou...

Page 89: ...recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions Regional notice for Californ...

Page 90: ... certains lieux les avions les aéroports les hôpitaux les stations service et les garages professionnels b Évitez d utiliser cet appareil à proximité de dispositifs médicaux implantés Si vous portez un implant électronique stimulateurs cardiaques pompes à insuline neurostimulateurs veuillez impérativement respecter une distance minimale de 15 centimètres entre cet appareil et l implant pour réduir...

Page 91: ...n of Conformity ASUSTek Computer Inc hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014 53 EU Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https www asus com support The WiFi operating in the band 5150 5350MHz shall be restricted to indoor use for countries listed in the table below Déclaration simplifiée d...

Page 92: ...znenie vyhlásenia o zhode pre EÚ je k dispozícii na lokalite https www asus com support Činnosť WiFi v pásme 5150 5350 MHz bude obmedzená na použitie vo vnútornom prostredí pre krajiny uvedené v tabuľke nižšie Poenostavljena izjava EU o skladnosti ASUSTek Computer Inc tukaj izjavlja da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimii določili Direktive 2014 53 EU Polno besedil...

Page 93: ...INTERNATIONAL America Address 48720 Kato Rd Fremont CA 94538 USA Telephone 1 510 739 3777 Fax 1 510 608 4555 Web site http www asus com us Technical Support Support fax 1 812 284 0883 Telephone 1 812 282 2787 Online support http qr asus com techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 49 2102 959931 Web site http www asus com de Online contac...

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