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ASUS TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (Wi-Fi)

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Front panel audio connector (10-1 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.

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TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI) Analog front panel connector

AAFP

AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R

SENSE_SEND

PORT2 L

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

3. 

USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_C3)

This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.1 

Gen 2 ports. The latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity provides data transfer speeds of 

up to 10 Gbps.

The USB 3.1 Gen 2 module is purchased separately.

TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING (WI-FI)

 USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector

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U31G2_C3

SBU2

SBU1

CC1

VBUS

RX1-

RX1+

GND

TX1-

TX1+

VBUS

VBUS

TX2+

TX2-

GND

RX2+

RX2-

GND

D-

D+

CC2

Summary of Contents for TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING WI-FI

Page 1: ...Motherboard TUF Z390M PRO GAMING Wi Fi ...

Page 2: ...r 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 pro...

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

Page 4: ...ge Configuration 3 17 3 6 6 PCH FW Configuration 3 18 3 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3 18 3 6 8 APM Configuration 3 18 3 6 9 PCI Subsystem Settings 3 18 3 6 10 USB Configuration 3 19 3 6 11 Network Stack Configuration 3 19 3 6 12 NVMe Configuration 3 19 3 6 13 HDD SSD SMART Information 3 19 3 7 Monitor menu 3 20 3 8 Boot menu 3 20 3 9 Tool menu 3 22 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3 22 3 9 2 AS...

Page 5: ...v Chapter 4 RAID Support 4 1 RAID configurations 4 1 4 1 1 RAID definitions 4 1 Appendix Notices A 1 ASUS contact information A 7 ...

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: ...this card under BIOS settings For 3 Intel SSD on CPU support install a Hyper M 2 X16 card sold separately into the PCIe X16_1 slot and enable this card under BIOS settings Hyper M 2 X16 series card is sold separately Install a Hyper M 2 X16 series card and enable this card under BIOS settings Multi GPU Support Supports NVIDIA 2 Way SLI Technology Supports AMD 2 Way Quad GPU CrossFireX Technology V...

Page 10: ...annel bandwidth HT20 HT40 HT80 HT160 Up to 1 73Gbps transfer speed Bluetooth Bluetooth V5 0 Bluetooth V5 0 will be supported on future versions of Windows Refer to https www microsoft com for updates on Windows OS Bluetooth support version Audio Realtek S1200A 8 Channel High Definition Audio CODEC DTS Custom for TUF GAMING Headphone Audio Shielding Ensures precision analog digital separation and g...

Page 11: ...U coolers control 1 x 4 Pin CPU_OPT connector 1 x 4 Pin AIO_Pump header 2 x 4 Pin Chassis fan connectors for both 3 pin DC mode and 4 pin PWM mode coolers control 1 x Front panel audio connector AAFP 1 x 24 Pin EATX power connector 1 x 8 Pin EATX 12V power connector 1 x System Panel Q Connector 1 x COM port 2 x RGB Strip headers 1 x S PDIF out header 1 x MemOK _II switch 1 x Clear CMOS jumper By d...

Page 12: ...C builder AURA Bright up your Build ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Ai Charger ASUS AI Suite 3 ASUS EZ DIY EZ Update UEFI BIOS EZ Mode Featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS O C Tuner ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 PC Cleaner ASUS Q Design ASUS Q Connector ASUS Q Slot ASUS Q DIMM ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS ASUS Fan Xpert 4 Stylish Fanless Design PCH Heat sink 2 x MOS Heat sink M...

Page 13: ...Anti virus software OEM version Operating system support Windows 10 64 bit Form factor mATX Form Factor 9 6 x 9 6 24 4cm x 24 4cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Please refer to the ASUS website for the latest specifications TUF Z390M PRO GAMING Wi Fi specifications summary ...

Page 14: ...ries 1 x IO Shield 1 x M 2 screw package 2 in 1 1 x Q connector 1 x SLITM HB BRIDGE 2 WAY S 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi Fi moving antenna Wi Fi 802 11a b g n ac compliant 1 x TUF GAMING sticker Application drive 1 x support DVD Documentation 1 x User guide 1 x TUF Certification card If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer ...

Page 15: ...mponents listed above are not included in the motherboard package PC chassis Power supply unit Intel 1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel 1151 CPU DIMM SATA hard disk drive Graphics card Phillips cross screwdriver SATA optical disc drive optional 1 bag of screws ...

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Page 17: ...ponents 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 componen...

Page 18: ... CHA_FAN2 CPU_OPT CPU_FAN CLRTC M 2_2 SOCKET3 RGB_HEADER2 RGB_HEADER1 PANEL AAFP SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6 SATA6G_4 128Mb BIOS SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 U31G2_C3 SATA6G_3 EATX12V LGA1151 EATXPWR U31G1_910 Intel Z390 Intel I219V BATTERY LAN_U31G1_78 KBMS DP AUDIO Super I O M 2_1 SOCKET3 PCIE SATA IRST X4 V V PCIE SATA IRST X4 X V 2280 22110 2260 2242 2280 2260 2242 PCIEX1 ASM1480 ASM1480 ASM1480 ASM1480 PCIEX16_2 ...

Page 19: ...tch MemOK _II_switch 1 9 6 Memory LED Mem_LED 1 11 7 USB 3 1 Gen 2 front panel connector U31G2_C3 1 13 8 M 2 sockets M 2_1 M 2_2 1 18 9 Intel Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 6 1 12 10 Clear RTC RAM jumper 2 pin CLRTC 1 10 11 System panel connector 20 5 pin PANEL 1 17 12 USB 3 1 Gen 1 connector 20 1 pin U31G1_910 1 14 13 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB34 1 14 14 RGB headers 4 pi...

Page 20: ...erboard 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 the motherboard ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authori...

Page 21: ...DR4 Double Data Rate 4 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots A DDR4 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 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 TUF Z390M PRO GAMING WI FI 288 pin DDR4 DIMM sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 ...

Page 22: ...ocking condition Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU s capabilities and other installed devices ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of in...

Page 23: ...ansion 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 PCIEx16_1 slot 2 PCIEx16_2 slot 3 PCIEx1 slot PCIEX1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX16_1 ...

Page 24: ... connector labeled CHA_FAN1 2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment Hyper M 2 X16 card is purchased separately Enable the Hyper M 2 X16 card under BIOS settings Hyper M 2 X16 card configuration PCI Express 3 0 operating mode PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 2 Intel SSD on CPU support x8 x4 x4 3 Intel SSD on CPU support x8 x4 x4 N A VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode PCIEX16_1 PCI...

Page 25: ...off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds then set the MemOK II switch to disabled Ensure to replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists at www asus com We recommend that you download a...

Page 26: ...and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure If the steps above do not help remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data After the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ove...

Page 27: ...11 Chapter 1 1 1 8 Onboard LEDs 1 Memory LED Mem_LED The Mem_LED will light up and remain lit while the MemOK II function is in use When the re training is complete the Mem_LED will turn off TUF Z390M PRO GAMING WI FI MemOK _LED Mem_LED ...

Page 28: ... RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration RAID For more information on configuring your RAID sets please refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at https www asus com support The M 2_1 socket shares SATA_2 port when using an M 2 SATA mode device Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device TUF Z390M PRO GAMING WI FI SATA 6 Gb s connectors SATA6G_6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 G...

Page 29: ...bility TUF Z390M PRO GAMING WI FI Analog front panel connector AAFP AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD audio compliant pin definition 3 USB 3 1 Gen 2 front panel connector U31G2_C3 This connector allows you to connect a USB 3 1 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3 1 Gen 2 ports The latest USB 3 1 Gen 2 connectivity provides data transfer speeds of up to 10...

Page 30: ...odule for additional USB 3 1 Gen1 front or rear panel ports With an installed USB 3 1 Gen1 module you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3 1 Gen1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb s faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 The USB 3 1 Gen1 module is purchased separately TUF Z390M PRO GAMING WI FI USB 3 1 Gen...

Page 31: ...nd connect the fan cables to the CPU_FAN and or CPU_OPT header s If your AIO cooler has more than one fan you may need to use a pigtail cable to connect the cooler to the motherboard Ensure to fully insert the fan cable to the fan connector 7 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM This connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to ...

Page 32: ...inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability 8 EATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V 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 compl...

Page 33: ... warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the operating system settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Rese...

Page 34: ...ATA mode device Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device These sockets support IRST Intel Rapid Storage Technology The M 2 SSD module is purchased separately TUF Z390M PRO GAMING WI FI M 2 sockets 2280 2260 2242 2280 22110 2260 2242 M 2_2 SOCKET3 M 2_1 SOCKET3 A A B B SPDIF_OUT 5V SPDIFOUT GND TUF Z390M PRO GAMING WI FI Digital audio connector 11 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This con...

Page 35: ...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 12V header on the motherboard The LED strip will only light up w...

Page 36: ...1 20 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 ...

Page 37: ...e for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps are the same for all models Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 1 CPU installation Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket ...

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Page 39: ...MING Wi Fi 2 3 Chapter 2 2 1 2 Cooling system installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system if necessary To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly ...

Page 40: ...c Installation Chapter 2 To install an AIO cooler AIO_PUMP CPU_OPT CPU_FAN The illustrations in this section are for reference only Please refer to section 1 1 2 Motherboard Layout for the actual location of the header s ...

Page 41: ...ing so can damage the motherboard 2 Place eight 8 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis 1 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel 2 1 3 Motherboard installation ...

Page 42: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 4 DIMM installation To remove a DIMM ...

Page 43: ...ASUS TUF Z390M PRO GAMING Wi Fi 2 7 Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX power connection Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug ...

Page 44: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection OR ...

Page 45: ... install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 1 Gen 1 To install USB 3 1 Gen 1 connector USB 3 1 Gen2 To install USB 3 1 Gen2 connector To install front panel connector This connector will only fit in one orientation Push the connector until it clicks into place ...

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: ... Wi Fi 2 11 Chapter 2 2 1 9 M 2 installation 3 3 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 4 5 6 6 5 6 7 8 8 3 3 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 4 5 6 6 5 6 7 8 8 For type 22110 M 2 on M 2_1 socket For type 2242 2260 2280 M 2 on M 2_1 socket The M 2 is purchased separately ...

Page 48: ... 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 2 1 10 Wi Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi Fi antenna connector to the Wi Fi ports at the back of the chassis ...

Page 49: ...t 11 DisplayPort 12 PS 2 Keyboard port USB 3 1 Gen 1 Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage only Due to the design of the Intel 300 series chipset all USB devices connected to the USB 2 0 and USB 3 1 Gen 2 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports...

Page 50: ...ollers in BIOS Due to hardware design the LAN port s LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Light Blue Rear panel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Rear panel Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Rear panel Mic In Mic In Bass Center Bass Center Lime Front panel Side Speaker Out ...

Page 51: ...ASUS TUF Z390M PRO GAMING Wi Fi 2 15 Chapter 2 2 2 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 Speakers ...

Page 52: ...2 16 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 4 Speakers Connect to 6 Speakers Connect to 8 Speakers ...

Page 53: ...on 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 Quic...

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Page 55: ...overclocking 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: ...ce options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system 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 EZ System Tuning modes Loads optimized default settings Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Displays the CPU Fan s speed Click the button ...

Page 58: ...e Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations To switch from Advanced Mode to EZ Mode click EZ Mode F7 or press the F7 hotkey Menu items General help Menu bar Language Qfan Control F6 MyFavorite F3 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 AURA ON OFF F4 Search F9 Scroll bar Pop up Menu Configuration fields Last modified settings Go back to EZ Mode Hot Keys Search on the FAQ Displays hardware monit...

Page 59: ...espective 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 Favorites F3 This button above the...

Page 60: ...ears 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 device Configuration fields These fields show t...

Page 61: ...ually 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: ...r usage and CPU fan to their best settings You can also set RAID in your system using this feature RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning 1 Press F11 on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen 2 Click OC then click Next 3 Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming Media Editing then click Next OC setup ...

Page 64: ...Next Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel SATA connectors 3 Select the port that you want to set to RAID mode PCIE or SATA then click Next 4 Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler Tower cooler Water cooler or I m not sure then click Next 5 After selecting the Main Cooling System click Next then click Yes to start the OC Tuning ...

Page 65: ... to exit 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 RAID0 or Super Speed RAID5 a For Easy Backup click Next then select from Easy Backup RAID1 or Easy Backup RAID10 4 Select the type of storage for your RAID Easy Backup or Super Speed then click Next ...

Page 66: ... 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 67: ...e submenu 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...

Page 68: ...ect 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 overcloc...

Page 69: ...omatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance Keep Current Settings Keep the current settings without changing anything OC Tuner I Applies air cooling overclocking conditions OC Tuner II Applies water cooling overclocking conditions Ensure to use water cooling device before selecting OC Tuner II Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this m...

Page 70: ...wer Management Control This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU s power Intel R SpeedStep tm This item allows more than two frequency to be supported Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Intel R Speed Shift Technology This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel R Speed Shift Technology support When enabled CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P states Configurati...

Page 71: ...HCI 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 With Intel Optane System Acceleration RAID Set to Intel RST Premium With Intel Opta...

Page 72: ...ate This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the working state Configuration options On Off When system 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 3 6 8 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set ...

Page 73: ... enable or disable the individual USB ports Refer to section 1 1 2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports 3 6 11 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE support 3 6 13 HDD SSD SMART Information The items in this menu display the SMART information of the connected devices NVM Express devices do not support SMART information 3 6 12 NVMe C...

Page 74: ...e BIOS after POST EZ Mode This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST CSM Compatibility Support Module This item allows you to configure the CSM Compatibility Support Module items to fully support the various VGA bootable devices and add on devices for better compatibility Launch CSM Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on device...

Page 75: ...ect the type of PCI E PCI expansion devices that you want to launch Configuration options Ignore Legacy only UEFI only Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The nu...

Page 76: ...t 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 Profile Name This item allows you to key in a profile name Save to Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash and create a profile Key in a profile n...

Page 77: ...oad the 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...

Page 78: ...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 79: ... by USB 1 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press 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...

Page 80: ...n 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 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 81: ...r 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 ...

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Page 83: ...plications 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 across t...

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Page 85: ...d 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 86: ...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 87: ... 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 Califor...

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Page 89: ...on 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 ...

Page 90: ...lné 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 bes...

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