User's Manual
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
Chapter 3
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. Conguration options: [On] [Off]
SATA6G_1(Gray) - SATA6G_6(Gray)
SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6
This item allows you to rename the selected SATA port. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.6.4 Onboard Devices Conguration
The items in this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and congure onboard
devices.
HD Audio Controller
This item allows you to enable or disable the Azalia High Denition Audio Controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU PCIE Link Mode
This item allows you to set the M.2/PCIE link speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [GEN 1]
[GEN 2] [GEN 3]
SB PCIE Link Mode
This item allows you to set the Southbridge link speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [GEN 1]
[GEN 2] [GEN 3]
Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller
[Disabled] Disables the controller.
[Enabled] Enables the rear USB 3.1 controller.
USB Type C Power Switch for U31G2_1 / U31G2_EC1
[Auto] The system will automatically detect your USB Type C devices and provide
suitable power if needed.
[Enabled] The USB Type C port will always provide power to your devices.
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. Conguration 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. Conguration options: [On] [Off]