Motherboard

ROG STRIX
X470-F
GAMING
BIOS Manual
E14020
First Edition
March 2018

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Contents
1.1 Knowing BIOS................................................................................................ 4
1.2 BIOS setup program...................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Advanced Mode.............................................................................. 6
1.2.2 EZ Mode......................................................................................... 9
1.2.3 QFan Control................................................................................ 10
1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard......................................................................... 11
1.3 My Favorites................................................................................................. 13
1.4 Main menu.................................................................................................... 15
1.5 Ai Tweaker menu......................................................................................... 17
1.6 Advanced menu........................................................................................... 26
1.6.1 AMD fTPM Configuration.............................................................. 27
1.6.2 CPU Configuration........................................................................ 28
1.6.3 NB Configuration........................................................................... 29
1.6.4 SATA Configuration...................................................................... 30
1.6.5 Onboard Devices Configuration.................................................... 32
1.6.6 APM Configuration........................................................................ 34
1.6.7 PCI Subsytem Settings................................................................. 35
1.6.8 Network Stack Configuration........................................................ 35
1.6.9 HDD/SSD SMART Information..................................................... 35
1.6.10 USB Configuration........................................................................ 36
1.7 Monitor menu............................................................................................... 37
1.8 Boot menu.................................................................................................... 42
1.9 Tool menu..................................................................................................... 47
1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility................................................................ 47
1.9.2 Secure Erase................................................................................ 48
1.9.3 ASUS User Profile........................................................................ 49
1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information................................................................. 50
1.9.5 Graphics Card Information............................................................ 50
1.10 Exit menu...................................................................................................... 51
1.11 Updating BIOS.............................................................................................. 52
1.11.1 EZ Update..................................................................................... 52
1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3.......................................................................... 53
1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3.............................................................. 55

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BIOS Setup
1.1 Knowing BIOS

The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI
architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-
only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily
navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The
term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage
device configuration, 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
to run the BIOS Setup.
• You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or
update.

Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly

recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service
personnel.

• When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as SX470FG.CAP for this
motherboard.

• BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Please
refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options.

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1.2 BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen
include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.

Entering BIOS at startup

To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test
(POST). If you do not press <Delete> or <F2>, POST continues with its routines.

Entering BIOS Setup after POST

To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> simultaneously.
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.
After doing either of the three options, press <Delete> key to enter BIOS.

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.

• If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>. See section 1.10 Exit
menu for details.

• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.1.7 Headers in your user
manual for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

• The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices.

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.

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1.2.1 Advanced Mode
By default, the Advanced Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program.
The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure
the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the
following sections for the detailed configurations. To 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.

Search(F9)
Menu items
Scroll bar
Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11)
AURA ON/OFF(F4)

Submenu items General help Configuration fields Go back to EZ Mode Hot Keys
Pop-up Menu Search on the FAQ

Last modified settings Displays the CPU temperature,

CPU, and memory voltage output

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Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration.

Main For changing the basic system configuration
Ai Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing
Monitor
the fan settings.
Boot For changing the system boot configuration
Tool For configuring options for special functions
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example,
selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) 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 Favorites(F3)
This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup. Select frequently-
used BIOS settings and save it to MyFavorites menu.

Refer to section 1.3 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 1.2.3 QFan Control for more information.

EZ Tuning Wizard(F11)
This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of
your system.

Refer to section 1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information.

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Search (F9)
This button allows you to search by BIOS item name, enter the item name to find the related
item listing.

AURA (F4)
This button allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off.
[ON] All AURA effects will be enabled. (Default mode)
[OFF] All AURA effects will be disabled.

Search on FAQ
Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile
device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also
scan the following QR code:

Hot keys
This button above the menu bar contains the navigation 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 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 the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can
change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not
user-configurable.
A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and
press <Enter> to display a list of options.

Last Modified button

This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup.

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1.2.2 EZ Mode
The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to
select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority.

To switch from Advanced Mode to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the <F7> hotkey.

Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature,

CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed,
and SATA information Displays the system properties of the
Creates storage RAID and selected mode. Click < or > to switch
configures system overclocking EZ System Tuning modes
Searches by BIOS item name,
Selects the display language enter the item name to find the Turns the RGB LED lighting
of the BIOS setup program related item listing or functional LED on or off

Saves the changes

and resets the system
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click
the button to manually tune the fans
Click to go to Advanced mode
Loads optimized Search on the FAQ
default settings
Click to display boot devices
Selects the boot device priority

The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.

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1.2.3 QFan Control
The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of
your CPU and chassis fans.

Click to select a fan to be Click to activate Click to activate DC Mode

configured PWM Mode

Select a profile to Click to apply the fan setting

apply to your fans
Click to undo the Click to go back to main menu
changes
Select to manually configure
your fans

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Configuring fans manually
Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed.

Speed points Select to manually

configure your fans

To configure your fans:

1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status.
2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’ operating speed.
3. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).

1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard

EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and
CPU fan to their best settings.

OC setup

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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, then click Next.

3. Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I’m not
sure, then click Next.

4. After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to start the OC
Tuning.

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1.3 My Favorites
My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite
BIOS items. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items.

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Adding items to My Favorites
To add BIOS items:

1. Press <F3> on your keyboard or click from the BIOS screen to open
Setup Tree Map screen.
2. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My
Favorites screen.

Main menu panel

Selected shortcut
items

Submenu panel

Delete all favorite

items
Recover to default
favorite items

3. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save 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.

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1.4 Main menu
The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup
program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and
allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings.

Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.

• If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.1.7 Headers in your motherboard
user manual for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS
jumper.

• The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not
Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].

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Administrator Password
If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator
password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only
selected fields in the BIOS setup program.
To set an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK.
To change an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK.
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator
password, but leave other fields blank then select OK to continue. After you clear the
password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed].

User Password
If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system.
The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default [Not Installed]. After you set
a password, this item shows [Installed].
To set a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press <Enter>.
3. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK.
To change a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
<Enter>.
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>.
4. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK.
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but
leave other fields blank then select OK to continue. After you clear the password, the User
Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed].

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1.5 Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field
values can cause the system to malfunction.

The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you
installed on the motherboard.

Scroll down to display other BIOS items.

Ai Overclock Tuner
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 overclocking parameters.

The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual].

APU Frequency
Use the <+> and <-‑> keys to adjust the value. You can also key in the desired value
using the numeric keypad. The values range from 90.0MHz to 300.0MHz.

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Memory Frequency
This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary
with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to apply the optimized
setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-1333MHz] [DDR4-1600MHz] [DDR4-1866MHz]
[DDR4-2133MHz] [DDR4-2400MHz]

Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default setting.

APU Multiplier
Allows you to set the multiplier between the APU Core Clock and the APU Bus Frequency.
Use the <+> and <-‑> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your
CPU model.

EPU Power Saving Mode

The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption
settings. Enabling this item will apply lower CPU Core/Cache Voltage and help save energy
consumption. Set this item to disabled if you are over clocking the system. Configuration
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].

DRAM Timing Control

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the
<+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the
keyboard and press the <Enter> key.

Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this
happens, revert to the default settings.

Primary Timings
DRAM CAS# Latency
Configuration options: [Auto] [5] ~ [33]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay
Configuration options: [Auto] [2] ~ [19]
DRAM RAS# PRE Time
Configuration options: [Auto] [5] ~ [27]
DRAM RAS# ACT Time
Configuration options: [Auto] [8] ~ [58]

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DRAM COMMAND Mode
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2]

Secondary Timings
DRAM Row Cycle Time
Configuration options: [Auto] [10] ~ [78]
DRAM READ to PRE Time
Configuration options: [Auto] [4] ~ [14]
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [13]
DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay L
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [13]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay
Configuration options: [Auto] [2] ~ [14]
DRAM WRITE to READ Delay L
Configuration options: [Auto] [2] ~ [14]
DRAM CAS# Write Latency
Configuration options: [Auto] [5] ~ [17]
DRAM WRITE Recovery Time
Configuration options: [Auto] [5] ~ [26]
DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time
Configuration options: [Auto] [6] ~ [50]
DRAM REF Cycle Time
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [2047]
Txs
Configuration options: [Auto] [48] ~ [698]
Tref
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [65535]
Tmod
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [63]
Tmrd
Configuration options: [Auto] [2] ~ [15]
Trcpage
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [255]
Tzqcs
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [15]
Tzqoper
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [15]

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Tstag
Configuration options: [Auto] [1]~ [254]
Tvrefdq
Configuration options: [Auto] [0]
TrdrdBan
Configuration options: [Auto] [0]
TrdrdSdSc
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [11]
TrdrdSdDc
Configuration options: [Auto] [2] ~ [11]
Twrrd
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [11]
TrdrdDd
Configuration options: [Auto] [2] ~ [11]
TrdrdSdScL
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [11]
TwrwrSdScL
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [11]
TrwtWB
Configuration options: [Auto] [3] ~ [28]
TrwtTO
Configuration options: [Auto] [2] ~ [27]
TwrwrSdSc
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [11]
TwrwrSdDc
Configuration options: [Auto] [2] ~ [11]
TwrwrDd
Configuration options: [Auto] [2] ~ [11]
Tdllk
Configuration options: [Auto] [0]
PowerDownEn
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

Third Timings
CKE drive strength
Configuration options: [Auto] [120 ohms] [60 ohms] [40 ohms] [30 ohms] [24 ohms] [20
ohms]

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CS/ODT drive strength
Configuration options: [Auto] [120 ohms] [60 ohms] [40 ohms] [30 ohms] [24 ohms] [20
ohms]
Address/command drive strength
Configuration options: [Auto] [120 ohms] [60 ohms] [40 ohms] [30 ohms] [24 ohms] [20
ohms]
MEMCLK drive strength
Configuration options: [Auto] [120 ohms] [60 ohms] [40 ohms] [30 ohms] [24 ohms] [20
ohms]
Data drive strength
Configuration options: [Auto] [480 ohms] [240 ohms] [160 ohms] [120 ohms] [96 ohms]
[80 ohms] [68 ohms] [60 ohms] [53.3 ohms] [48 ohms] [43.6 ohms] [40 ohms] [36.9
ohms] [34.3 ohms] [32 ohms] [30 ohms] [28.2 ohms] [26.7 ohms]
DQS drive strength
Configuration options: [Auto] [480 ohms] [240 ohms] [160 ohms] [120 ohms] [96 ohms]
[80 ohms] [68 ohms] [60 ohms] [53.3 ohms] [48 ohms] [43.6 ohms] [40 ohms] [36.9
ohms] [34.3 ohms] [32 ohms] [30 ohms] [28.2 ohms] [26.7 ohms]
Processor on-die termination
Configuration options: [Auto] [480 ohms] [240 ohms] [160 ohms] [120 ohms] [96 ohms]
[80 ohms]
CKE setup time
Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 MEMCLK DELAY] [1 MEMCLK DELAY]
CKE fine delay
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [31]
CS/ODT setup time
Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 MEMCLK DELAY] [1 MEMCLK DELAY]
CS/ODT fine delay
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [31]
Address/command setup time
Configuration options: [Auto] [1/2 MEMCLK DELAY] [1 MEMCLK DELAY]
Address/command fine delay
Configuration options: [Auto] [1] ~ [31]
ODT RTT WR
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [80 ohms] [120 ohms] [240 ohms] [HI-Z]
ODT RTT NOM
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [34.3 ohms] [40 ohms] [48 ohms] [60 ohms] [80
ohms] [120 ohms] [240 ohms]
ODT RTT PARK
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [34.3 ohms] [40 ohms] [48 ohms] [60 ohms] [80
ohms] [120 ohms] [240 ohms]

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TDP Configuration

This item appears depending on the APU type installed.

Target TDP
Allows you to manually set up a TDP (Thermal Design Power) value. The processor
will run within the specified TDP to constrain power consumption.
DIGI+ VRM
VDDCR CPU Load-line Calibration
Load-line is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. The CPU
working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration
could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU
and VRM thermal conditions. Select from levels 1 to 8 to adjust the load-line slope.
Configuration options [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 8]

The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification.

DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.

VDDCR CPU Current Capability

This item allows you to set the shut off current limit for external voltage regulator. A
higher setting will allow the voltage regulator to supply more current while a lower
setting will cause the voltage regulator to shut off the system when the supplied current
is higher than the set value. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%]
[130%] [140%]

Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for extra power
support.

VDDCR CPU Switching Frequency

This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal
production. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient
response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.

The following item appears only when you set the VDDCR CPU Switching Frequency to
[Manual].

Fixed VDDCR CPU Switching Frequency

This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient
response speed. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range
from 300 KHz to 600 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz.

Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is selected. The thermal
conditions should be monitored.

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The following item appears only when the VDDCR CPU Switching Frequency is set to
[Auto].

VRM Spread Spectrum

This item allows to enhance the system stability. Configuration options:
[On] [Off]
VDDCR CPU Power Duty Control
DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal
conditions of every phase component.
[T. Probe] Select to set the VRM thermal balance mode.
[Extreme] Select to set the VRM current balance mode.

DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.

VDDCR CPU Power Phase Control

This item allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU.
[Standard] The phase control will be based on the CPU command.
[Optimized] Set to the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile.
[Extreme] Set to the full phase mode.
[Manual] The phase number will be adjusted by current(A) step.

DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme] or [Manual]. The
thermal conditions should be monitored.

The following item appears only when the CPU Power Phase Control is set to [Manual].

Manual Adjustment
This item allows to select the reaction time. Configuration options: [Regular]
[Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast]
VDDCR SOC Load-line Calibration
This item allows you to select the VDDSOC Load-line Calibration. Select from levels 1
to 8 to adjust the load-line slope. Configuration options [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 8]

The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification.

DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.

VDDCR SOC Switching Frequency

This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal
production. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient
response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored.

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The following item appears only when you set the VDDCR SOC Switching Frequency to
[Manual].

Fixed VDDCR SOC Switching Frequency(KHz)

This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient
response speed. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range
from 400 KHz to 600 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz.

Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is selected. The thermal
conditions should be monitored.

VDDCR SOC Power Phase Control

This item allows you to set the power phase control of the VDDCR SOC. Configuration
options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual]

DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme] or [Manual]. The
thermal conditions should be monitored.

The following item appears only when the VDDCR SOC Power Phase Control is set to
[Manual].

Manual Adjustment
This item allows to select the reaction time. Configuration options: [Regular]
[Medium] [Fast] [Ultra Fast]
VDDCR CPU Voltage
Configures the mode of Voltage fed to the cores of the processor. Configuration options:
[Auto] [Manual] [Offset Mode]

The following items appear only when you set the VDDCR CPU Voltage to [Manual].

VDDCR CPU Voltage Override

Allows you to configure the CPU Core voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75000V]
~ [2.00000V]

The following items appear only when you set the VDDCR CPU Voltage to [Offset Mode].

VDDCR CPU Offset Mode Sign

[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.
VDDCR CPU Offset Voltage
This item allows you to configure the CPU core voltage offset value. Configuration
options: [Auto] [0.00625V] - [0.50000V]

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VDDCR SOC Voltage
Configures the mode of Voltage fed to the VDDSOC. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
[Offset Mode]

The following items appear only when you set the VDDCR SOC Voltage to [Manual].

VDDCR SOC Voltage Override

Allows you to configure the VDDSOC voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.75000V]
~ [1.80000V]

The following items appear only when you set the VDDCR SOC Voltage to [Offset Mode].

VDDCR SOC Offset Mode Sign

[+] To offset the voltage by a positive value.
[–] To offset the voltage by a negative value.
VDDCR SOC Offset Voltage
This item allows you to configure the VDDSOC voltage offset value. Configuration
options: [Auto] [0.00625V] - [0.50000V]
DRAM Voltage
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.2V] ~ [1.35V]
1.05V SB Voltage
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05V] ~ [1.1V]
2.5V SB Voltage
Configuration options: [Auto] [2.5V] ~ [2.55V]
VDDP Voltage
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05V] ~ [1.2V]
CPU 1.80V Voltage
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] ~ [2.20V]
VTTDDR Voltage
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.600V] ~ [1/2VDDQ+0.2V]
VPP_MEM Voltage
Configuration options: [Auto] [2.500V] ~ [2.800V]
VDDP Standby Voltage
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.050V] ~ [1.200V]

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1.6 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system
devices.

Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values
can cause the system to malfunction.

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1.6.1 AMD fTPM Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to configure the TPM settings.

TPM Device Selection

This item allows you to select the TPM device. Configuration options: [Firmware TPM]
[Discrete TPM]

Erase fTPM NV for factory reset

[Enabled] When new CPU is installed, select this option to reset fTPM. If you are
using BitLocker or encryption-enabled system, your system cannot boot up
without a recovery key.
[Disabled] Select this option to keep previous fTPM record and continue system
boot. fTPM will NOT be enabled with new CPU unless fTPM is reset
(reinitialized). You can swap back to the old CPU to recover TPM related
keys and data.

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1.6.2 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.

The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed.

PSS Support
This item allows you enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT
objects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

NX Mode
This item allows you enable or disable no-execute page protection function. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SVM Mode
This item allows you enable or disable CPU Virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

CPB Mode
Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to [Auto] for automatic
configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

C6 Mode
Enables or disables C6 mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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IOMMU
Set this item to [Enabled] to show IOMMU Mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
[Auto]

Bank Interleaving
Enables or disables the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]

Channel Interleaving
Enables or disables the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Enabled]
[Disabled]

Core Leveling Mode

Allows you to change the number of Compute Units on the system. Configuration options:
[Automatic mode] [One Compute Unit]

1.6.3 NB Configuration
NB Configuration function is not support when using an AMD Ryzen processor.

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IGFX Multi-Monitor
Enables or disables the Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor support for add-on VGA
devices. And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device will keep memory reserved.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The IGFX Multi-Monitor item must be enabled before using AMD Dual Graphics
technology.

Primary Video Device

Selects the primary display device. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE Video]

UMA Frame Buffer Size [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] [1G] [2G]

1.6.4 SATA Configuration

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The
SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.
Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.

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SATA Port 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 features that
increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing
the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.
[RAID] Set to [RAID] when you want to create a RAID configuration from
the SATA hard disk drives.

NVMe RAID mode

This item allows you enable or disable the NVMe RAID mode. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]

SMART Self Test

S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that
shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in the
hard disks. Configuration options: [On] [Off]

SATA6G_1(Black) - SATA6G_6(Black)
SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6
This item allows you to rename the selected SATA port. Configuration options: [OK]
[Cancel]
Hot Plug
These items appears only when the SATA Mode is set to [AHCI] and allows you to
enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
M.2_1(Black), M.2_2(Black)
Click to assign a new name for the M.2 port.

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1.6.5 Onboard Devices Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard
devices.
Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.

HD Audio Controller
This item allows you to enable or disable the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Depop
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCIEX16_1 Bandwidth
This item displays on AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ 7th Generation A-Series/
Athlon X4 processors.
[X8 Mode] The PCIe x16_1 slot runs at x8 mode.
[PCIe RAID Mode] T
he Hyper M.2 x16 card and other add-on M.2 devices all run at x4
mode, which allows you to create a PCIe RAID array.

Use PCIe RAID Mode when installing the Hyper M.2 x16 card or other M.2 adapter cards.
Installing other devices when using PCIe RAID Mode may cause your PC to fail to boot up.

PCIEX16_2 Bandwidth
This item displays on AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation processors.
[X8 Mode] The PCIe x16_2 slot runs at x8 mode.
[PCIe RAID Mode] T
he Hyper M.2 x16 card and other add-on M.2 devices all run at x4
mode, which allows you to create a PCIe RAID array.

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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 PCIEx16_3 to X2 mode;
When a device (with bandwidth >= 4X) is inserted into PCIEX16_3 and no
device is inserted into both PCIEx1_1 and PCIEx1_3, switches PCIEX16_3
to X4 mode.
[2X] Forces PCIEX16_3 to run at X2 mode.
[4X] Forces PCIEX16_3 to run at X4 mode.

Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller

[Disabled] Disables the controller.
[Enabled] Enables the rear USB 3.1 controller.

RGB LED lighting

When system is in working state
This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the
working state. 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]
Intel LAN Controller
This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controllers. Configuration options:
[On] [Off]

The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled].

Intel LAN OPROM

This item allows you to enable or disable the PXE Option Rom of the Intel LAN
controller. Configuration options: [On] [Off]
Charging USB devices in Power State S5 [Disabled]
[Enabled] Charges USB devices even when the system is in Power State S5.
[Disabled] Disables this function.

Serial Port Configuration

The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the serial port configuration.
Serial Port 1 [On]
Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [On] [Off]
Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
This item appears only when you set the Serial Port to [On] and allows you to select
the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h;
IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3]

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1.6.6 APM Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to set system wake and sleep settings.

ErP Ready
This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for
ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled (S5)]

Restore AC Power Loss

This item allows your system to go to ON state, OFF state, or both states after an AC power
loss. When setting your system to [Last State], it goes to the previous state before the AC
power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

Power On By PCI-E
This item allows you to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN
controller or other installed PCI-E LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By Ring
[Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event.
[Enabled] Enables Ring to generate a wake event.

Power On By RTC
This item allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake
event and configure the RTC alarm date. When enabled, you can set the days, hours,
minutes, or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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1.6.7 PCI Subsytem Settings

SR-IOV Support
This item allows you to enable or disable the Single Root IO Virtualization support if your
system has SR-IOV capable PCIe devices.

1.6.8 Network Stack Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the UEFI network stack.

Network stack
This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack.
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled].

Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support

This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

1.6.9 HDD/SSD SMART Information

This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices.

NVM Express devices do not support SMART information.

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1.6.10 USB Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.

The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is
detected, the item shows None.

Legacy USB Support

[Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems.
[Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only and cannot be
recognized in the boot devices list.
[Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at startup.
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 Single Port Control

This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports.

Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your user manual for the location of the USB
ports.

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1.7 Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change
the fan settings.
Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.

CPU Temperature, Motherboard Temperature, PCH temperature, T_Sensor

Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard,
PCH, and T_Sensor temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected
temperatures.

CPU Fan Speed, Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Speed, W_Pump+ Speed, AIO Pump
Speed [xxxx RPM]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the fan speeds in rotations
per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select
[Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected speed.

VDDCR CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [x.xxxx V]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard
voltage regulators. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item.

Q-Fan Configuration
Qfan Tuning
Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum
duty cycle for each fan.

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CPU Q-Fan Control
This item allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan operating mode.
[Auto] Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches
the control modes.
[PWM Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin
CPU fan.
[DC Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin CPU
fan.
[Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.

The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q-Fan Control to [Auto], [PWM
Mode], and [DC Mode].

CPU Fan Smoothing Up/Down Time

This item allows you to set the CPU Fan Smoothing Up/Down Time. Configuration
options: [0 sec] [2.6 sec] [3.8 sec] [5.1 sec] [6.4 sec] [7.7 sec] [15.9 sec] [31.9 sec]
[63.8 sec] [255 sec]
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit
This item allows you to set the low limit warning for CPU Fan speed. Configuration
options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
CPU Fan Profile
This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.
[Standard] Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU
temperature.
[Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.
[Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
[Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters.

The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual].

CPU Upper Temperature

Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature.
The CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle when the CPU
temperature is higher than the limit.
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle.
When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will
operate at the maximum duty cycle.
CPU Middle Temperature
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU middle temperature.
CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the CPU fan middle duty cycle.

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CPU Lower Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
The CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the CPU
temperature is lower than the limit.
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle.
When the CPU temperature is lower than the lower limit, the CPU fan will
operate at the minimum duty cycle.
Chassis Fan(s) Configuration
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control
This item allows you to set the chassis fan operating mode.
[Auto] Detects the type of chassis fan installed and automatically switches
the control modes.
[PWM Mode] Enables the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for
4-pin chassis fan.
[DC Mode] Enables the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for
3-pin chassis fan.
[Disabled] Disables the chassis Q-Fan control feature.

Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Source

The assigned fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source.
Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_Sensor] [Multiple Sources]

For Multiple Sources, select up to three temperature sources and the fan will automatically
change based on the highest temperature.

Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Smoothing Up/Down Time

This item allows you to set the Chassis Fan Smoothing Up/Down Time. Configuration
options: [0 sec] [2.6 sec] [3.8 sec] [5.1 sec] [6.4 sec] [7.7 sec] [15.9 sec] [31.9 sec]
[63.8 sec] [255 sec]
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Fan Speed Low Limit
This item allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration
options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Profile
This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust
depending on the chassis temperature.
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan
operation.
[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.
[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.

The following items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Profile to [Manual].

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Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Upper Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the Chassis Fan 1/2/3
temperature. The Chassis Fan 1/2/3 will operate at the maximum duty
cycle when the temperature source is higher than the limit.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Max. Duty Cycle (%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum Chassis Fan 1/2/3 duty
cycle. When the temperature source reaches the upper limit, the Chassis
Fan 1/2/3 will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Middle Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the middle limit of the Chassis Fan 1/2/3
temperature.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Middle. Duty Cycle (%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the Chassis Fan 1/2/3 middle duty cycle.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Lower Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the Chassis Fan 1/2/3
temperature. The Chassis Fan 1/2/3 will operate at the minimum duty cycle
when the temperature source is lower than the limit.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Min. Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum Chassis Fan 1/2/3 duty
cycle. When the temperature source is under the limit, the Chassis Fan
1/2/3 will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
AIO_Pump/W_Pump+ Control
[Disabled] Disable the AIO_Pump/W_Pump+ control feature.
[Auto] Detects the type of AIO_Pump/W_Pump+ installed and
automatically switches the control modes.
[DC mode] Enable the AIO_Pump/W_Pump+ control in DC mode for 3-pin
chassis fan.
[PWM mode] Enable the AIO_Pump/W_Pump+ control in PWM mode for 4-pin
chassis fan.

The following items appear only when you set the AIO_Pump/W_Pump+ Control to
[Auto], [DC mode] or [PWM mode].

AIO_Pump/W_Pump+ Upper Temperature

Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the AIO_Pump/W_
Pump+ temperature.
AIO_Pump/W_Pump+ Max. Duty Cycle (%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum AIO_Pump/W_Pump+
duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the AIO_
Pump/W_Pump+ will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
AIO_Pump/W_Pump+ Middle Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the middle limit of the AIO_Pump/W_
Pump+ temperature.

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AIO_Pump/W_Pump+ Middle. Duty Cycle (%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum AIO_Pump/W_Pump+
duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the AIO_
Pump/W_Pump+ will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
AIO_Pump/W_Pump+ Lower Temperature
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the AIO_Pump/W_
Pump+ temperature. The AIO_Pump/W_Pump+ will operate at the
minimum duty cycle when the temperature is lower than the limit.
AIO_Pump/W_Pump+ Min. Duty Cycle(%)
Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum AIO_Pump/W_Pump+ duty
cycle. When the CPU temperature is under the limit, the AIO_Pump/W_
Pump+ will operate at the minimum duty cycle.

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1.8 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] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss.

Boot Configuration
Boot Logo Display
[Auto] Sets the boot logo to display during POST.
[Full Screen] Sets the boot logo display in full screen during POST.
[Disabled] Disables the boot logo display during POST.

The following item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full
Screen].

Post Delay Time

This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to
easily enter the BIOS Setup. You can only execute the POST delay time
during normal boot. Configuration options: [0 sec] - [10 sec]

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This feature only works when set under normal boot.

The following item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display to [Disabled].

Post Report
This item allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time.
Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]
Boot up NumLock State
This item allows you to enable or disable power-on state of the NumLock.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Wait For ‘F1’ If Error

This item allows your system to wait for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Option ROM Messages

[Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot
sequence.
[Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party
manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.

Interrupt 19 Capture
[Enabled] Execute the trap right away.
[Disabled] Execute the trap during legacy boot.

Setup Mode
[Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the 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
[Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-
on devices.
[Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI
driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
[Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices
or the Windows® UEFI mode.

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The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to [Enabled].

Boot Device 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 driver first]
Boot from Storage Devices
This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to
launch.
Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first]
Boot from PCI-E Expansion Devices
This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that
you want to launch.
Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first]
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.
OS Type

[Windows UEFI This item allows you to select your installed operating system.
Mode] Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Only select
this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other
Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS.
[Other OS] Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® non-
UEFI mode. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows®
UEFI mode.

Key Management
Install Default Secure Boot keys
This item allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key
(PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures
(dbx). When the default Secure boot keys are loaded, the PK state will change from
Unloaded mode to loaded mode.
Clear Secure Boot keys
This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows
you to clear all default Secure Boot keys.
Save Secure Boot Keys
This item allows you to save the PK (Platform Keys) to a USB storage device.

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PK Management
The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any permissible changes.
The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS.
Save to file
This item allows you to save the PK to a USB storage device.
Set New key
This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage
device.
Delete key
This item allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is
deleted, all the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]

The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.

KEK Management
The Key Exchange Keys (KEK) manages the Signature database (db) and Forbidden
Signature database (dbx).

Key Exchange Keys (KEK) refers to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK).

Save to file
This item allows you to save the KEK to a USB storage device.
Set New key
This item allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage
device.
Append Key
This item allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for
an additional db and dbx loaded management.
Delete key
This item allows you to delete the KEK from your system.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]

The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.

DB Management
The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI
applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the
single computer.
Save to file
This item allows you to save the db to a USB storage device.

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Set New key
This item allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage
device.
Append Key
This item allows you to load the additional db from a storage device for an
additional db and dbx loaded management.
Delete key
This item allows you to delete the db file from your system. Configuration
options: [Yes] [No]

The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.

DBX Management
The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are
no longer trusted and cannot be loaded.
Save to file
This item allows you to save the dbx to a USB storage device.
Set New key
This item allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage
device.
Append Key
This item allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device for an
additional db and dbx loaded management.
Delete key
This item allows you to delete the dbx file from your system. Configuration
options: [Yes] [No]

The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated
variable.

Boot Option Priorities

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system.

• To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press <F8 > after POST.

• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo
appears.

Boot Override
These item displays the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the
screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start
booting from the selected device.

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1.9 Tool menu
The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then
press <Enter> to display the submenu.

Setup Animator
This item allows you to enable or disable the Setup animator.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility

This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press
<Enter> to confirm your choice.

For more details, refer to section 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3.

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1.9.2 Secure Erase
SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to data processing.
Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to factory performance
levels.
To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu.

Secure Erase is only supported on selected SATA SSDs, and cannot erase NVMe storage
devices.

• The time to erase the contents of your SSD may take a while depending on its size.
Do not turn off the system during the process.

• Secure Erase is only supported on the SATA port. For more information about the
SATA ports, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your user manual.

Displays the
available SSDs

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 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 Secure Erase.

• Locked. SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete
or was stopped. This may be due to a third party software that uses a different
password defined by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before
proceeding with Secure Erase.

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1.9.3 ASUS User Profile
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.

Load from Profile

This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the
profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the
system boot failure!

• We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/
CPU configuration and BIOS version.

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 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.

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1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information
This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.

1.9.5 Graphics Card Information

This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the
graphics card is installed in your system.

This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards.

GPU Post
This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the
graphics card is installed in your system.

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1.10 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and
save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit
menu.

Load Optimized Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup
menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.
Select OK to load 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 option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to
discard changes and exit.

Launch EFI Shell from USB drives

This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of
the available filesystem devices.

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1.11 Updating BIOS
The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system
stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If
there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.
Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the
instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary.

Visit http://www.asus.com to 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.

1.11.1 EZ Update
The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows®
environment.

• EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP

(Internet Service Provider).

• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

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1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet
without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility.

Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Check your local
Internet connection before updating through the Internet.

To update the BIOS by USB:

1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <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 the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS,
and then press <Enter>.
5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

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• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and
single partition only.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system
boot failure!

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 1.10 Exit Menu for
details.

To update the BIOS by Internet:

1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 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>.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update.

5. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 1.10 Exit Menu for
details.

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1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the
BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a
corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains
the BIOS file.

The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published
on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at
https://www.asus.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 Flash 3 automatically.
4. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure
system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default
BIOS values.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause
system boot failure!

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