Motherboard ROG MAXIMUS XIII HERO BIOS Manual
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Contents 1. Knowing BIOS................................................................................................ 4 2. BIOS setup program...................................................................................... 5 2.1 Advanced Mode.............................................................................. 6 2.2 EZ Mode....................................................................................... 10 2.3 QFan Control.......................................................
BIOS Setup 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.
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.
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 This button above the menu bar allows you to view the descriptions of AI overclocking and enable it. You may also access this item by pressing the key on the keyboard. • Refer to section AI OC Guide for more information. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. Search This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to find the related item listing. You may also access this item by pressing the key on the keyboard.
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. To change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of options. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup.
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(F7) 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 the system properties of the selected mode.
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.
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: 12 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).
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.
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.
Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Press on your keyboard or click MyFavorite 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 or press on your keyboard.
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 the motherboard for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS header. • 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]. Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system.
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.
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] When the manual mode is selected, the BCLK (base clock) frequency can be assigned manually. [XMP I] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this item to load the DIMM’s default XMP memory timings (CL, TRCD, TRP, TRAS) with BCLK frequency and other memory parameters optimized by ASUS.
ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto - Lets BIOS Optimize] This item allows you to use ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo settings at default processor speeds. [Disabled - Enforce All limits] This item allows you to use Intel default Turbo core ratio settings. [Enabled - Remove All limits] This item allows you to use optimized power and current thresholds for maintaining maximum performance. SVID Behavior Allows you to program the CPU’s SVID behavior based on the CPU’s quality.
The following item appears only when CPU Core Ratio is set to [By Core Usage]. By Core Usage Turbo Ratio Limit 0-7 User defined Ratio for TurboRatioLimits. Turbo Ratio Cores 0-7 User defined core# for TurboRatioLimits. The following item appears only when CPU Core Ratio is set to [AI Optimized]. Optimized AVX Frequency Select [Normal Use] for typical use cases, or select [Heavy AVX] for extreme loads such as Prime 95 AVX.
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 key. You can also select various Memory Presets to load settings suitably tuned for some memory modules. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.
DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] DRAM READ to PRE Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay L Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay S Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM CKE Minimum Pulse Width Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] DRAM Write Latency Configuration options: [Auto
ODT_WRITE_DELAY Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7] Data Rising Slope Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Data Rising Slope Offset Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [1] Cmd Rising Slope Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Cmd Rising Slope Offset Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [1] Ctl Rising Slope Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Ctl Rising Slope Offset Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [1] Clk Rising Slope Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Clk Rising Slope Offset Config
DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM0 Rank1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM1 Rank0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM1 Rank1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM0 Rank0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM0 Rank1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM1 Rank0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM1 Rank1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM IOL (CHA DIMM0 Rank0) Co
Memory Training Algorithms The items in this menu allows you to enable or disable different Memory Training Algorithms.
Read Amplifier Training* Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Write Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Read Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Command Voltage Centering Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Write Voltage Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Read Voltage Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Late Command Training Configuration options: [Disab
Command Normalization Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Early DQ Write Drive Strength and Equalization Training Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Read Voltage Centering 1D Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Dimm ODT CA Training Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DQ DFE Training Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Third Timings tRDRD_sg_Training Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tRDRD_sg_Runtime Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tRDRD_dg_Training C
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 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] OREF_RI Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] TXP Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] PPD Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [1] Misc.
Trace Centering Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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] Mem Over Clock Fail Count Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] Training Profile Allows you to select the DIMM training profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard Profile] [ASUS User Profile] DLLBwEn Select values 2 to 4 for best memory overclocking.
CPU Current Capability 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%] - [140%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high loading for extra power support.
CPU Power Phase Control Allows you to set the power phase control of the CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Extreme]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Power Thermal Control Allows you to set the VRM thermal cut-off trip point. 125 Celsius is default and recommended for all overclocking and normal use. Can be set to a lower value if a lower thermal cut-off point is preferred.
The following item appears only when CPU Graphics VRM Switching Frequency is set to [Manual]. Fixed CPU Graphics Switching Frequency(KHz) The switching frequency will affect the CPU Graphics transient response spreed and the component thermal production. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 500 KHz to 800 KHz with an interval of 100 KHz. DRAM Current Capability Allows you to set the shut off current limit for external DRAM voltage regulator.
PLL Termination Boot Voltage Allows you to set the PLL Termination voltage at initial boot up. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.80000] - [1.60000] CPU Standby Boot Voltage Allows you to set the CPU Standby voltage at initial bootup. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.800] - [1.800] Auto Voltage Caps CPU Core Auto Voltage Cap Setting this to a specific value will set a ceiling for VCore Auto Voltage.
CPU Graphics Current Limit Allows you to configure a higher current limit to prevent frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [255.75] Long Duration Package Power Limit An Intel parameter known as [power limit 1] and specified in Watts. The defualt value is defined by TDP of the processor. Increasing the value will allow the Turbo ratio to be maintained for a longer duration under higher current loads.
1-Core - 10-Core Active Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] The following items appear only when 1-Core Active is set to [Enabled]. Temperature A Package passing this temperature threshold will engage the negative ratio offset specified in Negative Ratio Offset A. Unit in Degree Celsius. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [115] Negative Ratio Offset A This will be the potential negative offset to respective ratio when package temperature rises above threshold specified in Temperature A.
Initial BCLK Frequency Allows you to set a different BCLK value during POST. May be useful for setting a lower BCLK in scenarios where memory training is not stable at a higher BCLK (a large frequency gap between BCLK Frequency and Initial frequency is not recommended). Applies the same value as BCLK Frequency if left at default. Configuration options: [Auto] [40.0000] [1000.00000] BCLK Amplitude Allows you to set the magnitude of the reference BCLK supplied to the processor.
VPPDDR Voltage Allows you to configure the voltage for the VPPDDR. The values range from 2.100V to 3.135V with an interval of 0.005V. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.100] - [3.135] Internal PLL Voltage Allows you to configure the offset for the Core PLL VCC Trim. The values range from 0.900V to 1.845V with an interval of 0.015V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.900] - [1.845] GT PLL Voltage Allows you to configure the offset for the GT PLL VCC Trim. The values range from 0.900V to 1.
Eventual PLL Termination Voltage Allows you to configure the voltage for the PLL Termination. The values range from 0.800V to 1.600V with an interval of 0.010V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.800V] - [1.600V] Eventual CPU VCCIO Voltage Allows you to configure the voltage for the CPU VCCIO. The values range from 0.900V to 1.800V with an interval of 0.010V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.900V] - [1.
Optimism Scale Allows you to set the optimism of the predictions. The higher the value, the more optimistic the predictions and vice versa. Configuration options: [50] - [150] Ring Down Bin Allows you to enable or disable the Ring Downbin feature. This option is defaulted to [Enabled]. [Enabled] CPU will down bin the ring ratio, which means the requested max ring ratio may not be observed. [Disabled] CPU will not down bin the ring ratio and the requested ring ratio limit will be observed.
The following item appears only when CPU Core/Cache Voltage is set to [Offset Mode], or [Adaptive Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] To offset the voltage by a negative value. The following item appears only when CPU Core/Cache Voltage is set to [Offset Mode]. CPU Core Voltage Offset Allows you to configure the input voltage for the CPU by the external voltage regulator. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.005V to 0.
The following item appears only when CPU System Agent Voltage is set to [Manual Mode]. CPU VCCSA Voltage Override Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.700V to 1.800V with an interval of 0.001V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.700] - [1.800] The following item appears only when CPU System Agent Voltage is set to [Offset Mode]. CPU System Agent Voltage Offset Allows you to configure the CPU System Agent Voltage offset value. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.
CPU Graphics Voltage Offset Allows you to configure the CPU graphics voltage offset value. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with an interval of 0.005V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.005] - [0.635] You need to save the changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect. PCH VCCIN 1.8V Allows you to configure the voltage for the PCH VCCIN 1.8V. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 1.800V to 2.300V with an interval of 0.010V.
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.
6.1 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the platform-related features. PCI Express Native Power Management 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 PCI Express Native Power Management is set to [Enabled].
SA - PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to enable or disable control of the Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] DMI Gen3 ASPM Control Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Control Support. L0s is not supported for DMI ASPM for CML/TGP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] DMI Gen3 ASPM Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. L0s is not supported for DMI ASPM for CML/TGP.
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. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Tcc Offset Time Window Allows you to set the TCC Offset Time Window for Running Average Temperature Limit (RATL) feature. RATL allows setting an average max thermal temperature.
Active Processor Cores Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] - [9] Overclocking Lock Allows you to enable or disable Overclocking Lock (BIT 20) in FLEX_RATIO(194) MSR. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously. [Enabled] For two threads per activated core.
The following item appears only when Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 is set to [Enabled]. Runtime SMM Polling Allows you to set the timer for runtime polling periodic SMM to check favored max ratio (PerCore) if updated by reading overclocking mailbox command 0x1C.
GT VR Domain Disable Fast PKG C State Ramp for GT Domain This option needs to be configured to reduce acoustic noise during deeper C states. [FALSE] Don’t disable Fast ramp during deeper C states. [TRUE] Disable Fast ramp during deeper C state. Slow Slew Rate for GT Domain Set VR GT Slow Slew Rate for Deep Package C State ramp time; Slow slew rate equals to Fast divided by number, the number is 2, 4, 8 to slow down the slew rate to help minimize acoustic noise.
CPU C10 Report Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C10 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Package C State Limit Allows you to set the C-state limit for the CPU package. Setting to [CPU Default] will leave it as the Factory default value. Setting to [Auto] will initialize the deepest available Package C State Limit.
Memory Configuration Allows you to set memory configuration parameters. Memory Remap Allows you to enable or disable memory remap above 4GB. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration Allows you to select a primary display from CPU Graphics, PEG Graphics devices, or PCIe Graphics devices. Primary Display Allows you to select the primary display from CPU and PCIe devices.
6.4 PCH Configuration PCI Express Configuration Allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. PCIe Speed Allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 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.
The following items appear only when SATA Controller(s) is set to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection 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.
6.6 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the firmware TPM. PTT Allows you to enable or disable PTT in SkuMgr. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.7 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Thunderbolt settings. Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Allows you to enable or disable Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support.
Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration The items in this submenu allow you to configure Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) related configurations. Thunderbolt Usb Support Allows you to boot from USB devices which is present behind Thunderbolt. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Thunderbolt Boot Support Allows you to boot from Bootable devices which is present behind Thunderbolt.
Reserved I/O Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 60. Thunderbolt(TM) OS select Windows 10 Thunderbolt support Allows you to specify Windows 10 Thunderbolt support level. [Enable + RTD3] OS Native support plus RTD3. [Disabled] No OS native support. 6.8 PCI Subsystem Settings The items in this menu allow you to configure PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express settings.
6.9 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.
6.10 Network Stack Configuration Network stack Allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when Network Stack is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.11 NVMe Configuration This menu displays the NVMe controller and Drive information of the connected devices.
6.12 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. USB Audio Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel 2.5G LAN1 Allows you to enable or disable Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel 2.5G LAN2 Allows you to enable or disable Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your PC is in the S5 state.
LED lighting When system is in working state Allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the working state. [All On]: RGB LEDs and Functional LEDs will behave normally. [Stealth Mode]: All LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Only]: RGB LEDs will light up, while all functional LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Off]: Functional LEDs behave normally, while RGB LEDs will be disabled. The RGB Header(s) and Addressable Header(s) will only work under the S0 (working) state. M.
CPU PCIE Configuration Mode [PCIEX16_1 + PCIEX16_2] Run full PCIe X16 mode or split up PCIEX16_1 that runs at X16 into X8X8. [PCIEX16_1 + PCIEX16_2 + M.2_2] PCIEX16_1 + PCIEX16_2 and M.2_2 can be used in this mode. [Hyper M.2X16]: Two or three SSDs installed onto the Hyper M.2 X16 card can be detected. Use [Hyper M.2X16] mode when installing Hyper M.2 X16 series card or other M.2 adapter cards. Installing other devices may result in boot-up failure.
Power On By RTC 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] 6.14 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information.
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.
Voltage and Current Monitor CPU Core Voltage, 12V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, DRAM Voltage [x.xxx 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. CPU Core Current [xx A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the current output. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item.
CPU Fan Profile Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the assigned fan/pump. When selecting [Manual], we suggest raising your fan/pump duty to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. Please be noted CPU performance will throttle due to overheating with inefficient fan/pump duty. Configuration options: [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Full Speed] [Manual] The following items appear only when CPU Fan Profile is set to [Standard], [Silent], [Turbo], or [Manual].
CPU Fan Middle. Duty Cycle (%) Set the middle fan/pump duty cycle of the assigned fan/pump for when the source temp. exceeds the middle temperature. We suggest raising your fan/pump duty to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. Please be noted CPU performance will throttle due to overheating with inefficient fan/pump duty. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the fan/pump middle duty cycle. CPU Fan Lower Temperature Configure the fan/pump lower temperature to make assigned fan/pump operate at the min.
Chassis Fan 1-3 Step Up Allows you to set the value of the fan/pump step up. Configuration options: [0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec] Chassis Fan 1-3 Step Down Allows you to set the value of the fan/pump step down. Configuration options: [0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec] Chassis Fan 1-3 Speed Low Limit Allows you to set the lower speed limit for assigned fan/pump.
Chassis Fan 1-3 Min. Duty Cycle(%) Set the middle fan/pump duty cycle of the assigned fan/pump for when the source temp. is lower than the lower temperature. We suggest raising your fan/pump duty to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. Please be noted CPU performance will throttle due to overheating with inefficient fan/pump duty. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the fan/pump minimum duty cycle.
The following items appear only when High Amp Fan Profile is set to [Manual]. High Amp Fan Upper Temperature Configure the fan/pump upper temperature to make assigned fan/pump operate at the max. duty cycle when the source temperature reaches the limit. We suggest raising your fan/pump duty to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. Please be noted CPU performance will throttle due to overheating with inefficient fan/pump duty. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the upper temperature.
Water Pump+ Profile Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the assigned fan/pump. When selecting [Manual], we suggest raising your fan/pump duty to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. Please be noted CPU performance will throttle due to overheating with inefficient fan/pump duty. Configuration options: [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Full Speed] [Manual] The following items appear only when Water Pump+ Profile is set to [Standard], [Silent], [Turbo], or [Manual].
Water Pump+ Middle Temperature Configure the fan/pump middle temperature to make assigned fan/pump operate at the mid. duty cycle when the source temperature is higher than the limit. We suggest raising your fan/pump duty to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. Please be noted CPU performance will throttle due to overheating with inefficient fan/pump duty. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the middle temperature. Water Pump+ Middle.
AIO Pump Step Up Allows you to set the value of the fan/pump step up. Configuration options: [0 sec] [2.1 sec] [2.8 sec] [3.6 sec] [4.2 sec] [5.0 sec] [6.3 sec] [8.5 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] AIO Pump Step Down Allows you to set the value of the fan/pump step down. Configuration options: [0 sec] [2.1 sec] [2.8 sec] [3.6 sec] [4.2 sec] [5.0 sec] [6.3 sec] [8.5 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] AIO Pump Speed Lower Limit Allows you to set the lower speed limit for assigned fan/pump.
AIO Pump Lower Temperature Configure the fan/pump lower temperature to make assigned fan/pump operate at the min. duty cycle when the source temperature is lower than the limit. We suggest raising your fan/pump duty to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. Please be noted CPU performance will throttle due to overheating with inefficient fan/pump duty. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the lower temperature. AIO Pump Min.
8. Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) 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 will be set to [Disabled] and cannot be configured when using the integrated graphics.
Boot from Storage Devices 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 Allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] Secure Boot Allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.
Set New key Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device. Delete key 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).
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 Allows you to save the dbx to a USB storage device. Set New key Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device. Append Key Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. Delete key Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system.
The following item appears only when Boot Logo Display is set to [Disabled]. Post Report Allows you to select a desired POST report waiting time or until ESC is pressed. Configuration options: [1 sec] - [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Boot up NumLock State Allows you to select the keyboard NumLock state. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Allows your system to wait for the key to be pressed when error occurs.
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 after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These item displays the available devices.
9. Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to a previous version, but this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to a newer version, and this setting meets the NIST SP 800-147 requirement.
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. For more details, refer to section ASUS EZ Flash 3. 9.2 ASUS 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.
9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load from Profile 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.
9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 9.5 ASUS Armoury Crate This item allows you to enable or disable downloading and installing of the Armoury Crate app in the Windows® OS. The Armoury Crate app can help you manage and download the latest ROG drivers and utilities for your motherboard.
9.6 MyASUS This item allows you to enable or disable downloading and installing of the MyASUS app in the Windows® OS. Download & Install MyASUS service & app Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 9.7 MemTest86 This item allows you to obtain a memory diagnosis. Activate MemTest86 Press to open MemTest86 to perform and check testing results. • Please save all changes made before using MemTest86. • There will be a few seconds of loading time after pressing on this option.
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.
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.
11.2 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.
