BIOS Manual Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS XI EXTREME
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Contents 1.1 Knowing BIOS................................................................................................ 5 1.2 BIOS setup program...................................................................................... 6 1.2.1 Advanced Mode.............................................................................. 7 1.2.2 EZ Mode....................................................................................... 11 1.2.3 Q-Fan Control..............................................
1.10 Exit menu...................................................................................................... 76 1.11 Updating BIOS.............................................................................................. 77 1.11.1 EZ Update..................................................................................... 77 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3.......................................................................... 78 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3................................
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 keyboardonly 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.
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 or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously.
1.2.1 Advanced Mode 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. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details.
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 Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
AI OC Guide(F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to view the descriptions of AI overclocking and enable it. • Refer to section 1.2.4 AI OC Guide for more information. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. Search (F9) This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to find the related item listing. AURA (F4) This button allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on or off.
General help At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use 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 userconfigurable. A configurable field is highlighted when selected.
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 access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for the advanced BIOS settings. To switch from Advanced Mode to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. Displays a quick overview of the system status Displays the system properties of the selected mode.
1.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans.
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 AI OC Guide • The screenshot shown in this section is for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. The AI OC Guide allows you to enable the AI Overclocking feature, or view a quick guide of the AI Overclocking feature which highlights the recommended setup procedure and descriptions of the AI Overclocking. Clicking on Enable AI will enable AI Overclocking.
1.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. You can also set RAID in your system using this feature. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Click EZ Tuning Wizard 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.
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. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1. Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click Next. 3. 16 • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors.
4. Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. a. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy Backup (RAID10). 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). 5. After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup. 6.
1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items.
Adding items to My Favorites To add frequently-used BIOS items to My Favorites: 1. Press on your keyboard or click MyFavorites(F3) 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.
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. 20 • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 2.3.
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 . 2. From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. To change an administrator password: 1.
1.5 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme 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. Overclocking Presets Select this item to load various settings suitably tuned for your needs.
The following item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [XMP I] or [XMP II]. XMP This item allows you to select your eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP). Each profile has its own DRAM frequency, timing and voltage. The following item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [XMP I], [XMP II], or [Manual]. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.
The following items appear only when you set CPU Core Ratio to [Per Core]. 2-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to the 3-core ratio limit. If you assign a value for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto].
8-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 8-core ratio limit that must be lower than or equal to the 7-core ratio limit. If you assign a value for 6-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, 3-Core Ratio Limit, 4-Core Ratio Limit, 5-Core Ratio Limit, 6-Core Ratio Limit, and 7-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto].
Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DRAM RAS# ACT Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [63] DRAM Command Rate Configuration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N] [3N] [N:1] Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay L Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay S Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM REF Cycle Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [1023] DRAM REF Cycle Time 2 Config
Skew Control ODT RTT WR (CHA) Configuration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM CLOCK] [120 DRAM CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK] [255 DRAM CLOCK] ODT RTT PARK (CHA) Configuration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [34 DRAM CLOCK] [40 DRAM CLOCK] [48 DRAM CLOCK] [60 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM CLOCK] [120 DRAM CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK] ODT RTT NOM (CHA) Configuration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM CLOCK] [34 DRAM CLOCK] [40 DRAM CLOCK] [48 DRAM CLOCK] [60 DRAM CLOCK] [80 DRAM CLOCK] [120 DRAM CLOCK] [240 DRAM CLOCK] ODT RTT WR (CHB
Clk Rising Slope Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Clk Rising Slope Offset Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [1] Data Falling Slope Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Data Falling Slope Offset Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [1] Cmd Falling Slope Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Cmd Falling Slope Offset Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [1] Ctl Falling Slope Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Ctl Falling Slope Offset Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [1] Clk Falling Slop
DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM0 Rank0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM0 Rank1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM1 Rank0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM1 Rank1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] DRAM IOL (CHB DIMM0 Rank0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] DRAM IOL (CHB DIMM0 Rank1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] DRAM IOL (CHB DIMM1 Rank0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] DRAM IOL (CHB DIMM1 Rank1) Configura
Receive Enable Training Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Jedec Write Leveling Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Early Write Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Early Read Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Write Timing Centering 1D Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Write Voltage Centering 1D Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Read Timing Centering 1D Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [
Write Voltage Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Read Voltage Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Late Command Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Round Trip Latency Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Turn Around Timing Training Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Rank Margin Tool Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Test Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DIMM SPD Alias Test Confi
tRDRD_dr Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tRDRD_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tRDWR_dr Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tRDWR_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tWRWR_dr Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tWRWR_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tWRRD_dr Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tWRRD_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] TWRPRE Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] TRDPRE Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] tREFIX9 Configu
Channel B DIMM Control Allows you to enable or disable the Channel B DIMM slots. Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] MCH Full Check Enable this item to enhance the stability of your system. Disable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Training Profile Allows you to select the DIMM training profile.
CPU VRM 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 CPU VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual].
CPU VRM Thermal Control This item allows you to enable or disable the temperature limit of the CPU VRM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Current Capability This item allows you to set the shut off current limit for external DRAM 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.
Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat production. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode Allows you to enable your processor cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below power, current and specification limit.
Tweaker’s Paradise Realtime Memory Timing This item allows you to enable or disable realtime memory timing. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] BCLK Frequency for Early Power On This item allows you to set the BCLK Frequency for Early Power On. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal (800 MHz)] [1GHz] [400 MHz] Initial BCLK Frequency This item allows you to start overclocking the system from the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to the assigned BCLK frequency. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.
PLL Bandwidth Select Level 6 to Level 8 when overclocking High BCLK or High CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 0] - [Level 10] Eventual DRAM Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [1.0000] - [2.0000] Eventual CPU Standby Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.800] - [1.800] Eventual PLL Termination Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.36000] - [2.27000] Eventual DMI Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.30000] - [1.
Optimism Scale This item allows you to set the optimism of the predictions. Configuration options: [50] - [150] CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. This item allows you to configure a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [255.50] Ring Down Bin This item allows you to enable or disable the Ring Down Bin feature.
The following items appear only when you set CPU Core/Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] To offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Core Voltage Offset CPU Core Voltage Offset This item allows you to configure the input voltage for the CPU by the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [-0.635] - [0.635] The following items appear only when you set CPU Core/Cache Voltage to [Adaptive Mode].
DRAM REF Voltage Control DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHA/CHB Configures the DRAM reference voltage on the control lines. The reference voltage will be the DRAM voltage times the configured value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.39500] - [0.63000] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM0 Rank0 BL0-7 Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM0 Rank1 BL0-7 Configures the DRAM Data REF Voltage.
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.
1.6.1 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related features. PCI Express Native Power Management This item allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled].
SA - PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on both CPU and PCH (platform controller hub) Both DMI link ASPM control items of the CPU and PCH sides must be enabled for the ASPM to take effect. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG - ASPM This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile.
Hardware Prefetcher This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reduces the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch This item allows you to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance.
Turbo Mode This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C-states This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set CPU C-states to [Enabled].
1.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration VT-d Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Above 4G Decoding This item enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space if your system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Configuration This item allows you to set memory configuration parameters.
PEG Port Configuration This item allows you to configure the PEG Port settings. PCIEx16_1 Link Speed This item allows you to configure the PCIEx16_1 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCIEx16_2 Link Speed This item allows you to configure the PCIEx16_2 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 1.6.4 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots.
1.6.5 PCH Storage 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. SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set SATA Controller(s) to [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(Black) - SATA6G_6(Black) This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port.
1.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled].
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. [All On]: All LEDs (Aura or Functional) will be enabled. [Stealth Mode]: All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled. [Aura Only]: Aura LEDs will be enabled and functional LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Off]: Aura LEDs will be disabled, however functional LEDs will still be enabled. Q-Code LED Function [Disabled] Turn off Q-Code LED.
Back I/O USB Type C Power Mode [Auto] The system will automatically detect your USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C devices and provide suitable power if needed. [Enabled] The USB Type C port will always provide power to your USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C devices. Connectivity mode (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth) This item allows you to enable or disable the Wi-Fi & Bluetooth connectivity module. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.
1.6.10 PCI Subsystem Settings SR-IOV Support This option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.11 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.
XHCI Hand-off This item is set to [Disabled] by default for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface) support by XHCI drivers in operating systems. [Disabled] Support XHCI by XHCI drivers for operating systems with XHCI support. [Enabled] Support XHCI by BIOS for operating systems without XHCI support. USB Port Disable Override 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. 1.6.
1.6.14 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information.
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, DIMM.
Q-Fan Configuration Q-Fan Tuning Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. 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. Enables the CPU Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin CPU fan. Disables the Q-Fan Control.
Chassis Fan(s) Configuration Chassis Fan 1-2 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. Enables the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan. Disables the Q-Fan control.
The following items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1-2 Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan 1-2 Upper Temperature Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the Chassis Fan 1-2 temperature. The Chassis Fan 1-2 will operate at the maximum duty cycle when the temperature source is higher than the limit. Chassis Fan 1-2 Max. Duty Cycle (%) Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum Chassis Fan 1-2 duty cycle.
Radiator Fan 1-2 Step Up This item allows you to set the value of the radiator fan step up. Configuration options: [0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec] Radiator Fan 1-2 Step Down This item allows you to set the value of the radiator fan step down.
Ext. Fan(s) Configuration An ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is required to configure these items Extension Fan 1-3 Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Disable the Extension Fan Q-Fan control feature. [DC mode] Enable the Extension Fan Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin extension fan. [PWM mode] Enable the Extension Fan Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin extension fan. Extension Fan 1-3 Q-Fan Source The assigned fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source.
Extension Fan 1-3 Middle. Duty Cycle (%) Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the extension fan middle duty cycle. Extension Fan 1-3 Lower Temperature Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the extension fan temperature. The extension fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle when the temperature source is lower than the limit. Extension Fan 1-3 Min. Duty Cycle(%) Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the minimum extension fan duty cycle.
WATER_PUMP+ 1-2 Middle Temperature Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the middle limit of the water WATER_ PUMP+ temperature. WATER_PUMP+ 1-2 Middle. Duty Cycle (%) Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the maximum water WATER_PUMP+ duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the water WATER_PUMP+ will operate at the maximum duty cycle. WATER_PUMP+ 1-2 Lower Temperature Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower limit of the water WATER_ PUMP+ temperature.
1.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Configuration 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 item appears only when you set 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.
The following item appears only when you set 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: [On] [Off] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error This item allows your system to wait for the key to be pressed when error occurs.
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 only] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch.
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 KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK).
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.
1.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press 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 , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice.
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. • 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 Intel SATA port.
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 , 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.
1.9.4 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure The ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure allows you to input and save values on the CPU core voltage, VCCSA voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio in the UEFI BIOS. The saved values can be synchronized to a compatible OC Panel device and these values can be tweaked or configured using the OC Panel without going to the BIOS menu. CPU Core Voltage This item allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the Cores of the processor.
Save Above Settings This item allows you to save the new values of the CPU Core Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. Load from profile This item allows you to load the previous values of the CPU Core Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio. 1.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 1.9.
1.9.7 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. The items in this menu may vary depending on the graphics card installed in your system. GPU Post 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.
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 , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values.
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.
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: 78 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2.
• 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 3.10 Exit Menu for details. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program.
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.
