BIOS Manual Motherboard ROG STRIX B760 Series
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Contents 1 Knowing BIOS................................................................................................ 4 2 BIOS setup program...................................................................................... 5 2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................... 6 2.2 Advanced Mode.............................................................................. 7 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 includes 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 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. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details.
2.2 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. To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey.
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 Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit F
AURA(F4) This button allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on or off. [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. ReSize BAR This button allows you to enable or disable the Re-Size BAR Support. [OFF] Re-Size BAR Support will be disabled.
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: 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).
4 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 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. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as or press on your keyboard.
5 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. 14 • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password.
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.
6 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. ASUS Performance Enhancement 3.0 Allows you to unlock power limits to increase CPU performance.
DRAM Frequency Allows you to select the DRAM operating frequency or select [Auto] to apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] – [DDR4-8400MHz] • The configuration options vary with the BCLK frequency setting. • The frequency ratios in grey are not recommended. Use BCLK + ratios in white to reach your target frequency if needed. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
DRAM Command Rate Configuration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N] [3N] [N:1] The following item appears only when you set DRAM Command Rate to [N:1].
Ctl1 ctlvrefup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [255] Ctl1 clkvrefup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [255] Ctl1 ckecsvrefup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [255] Ctl2 cmdvrefdn Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [255] Ctl2 ctlvrefdn Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [255] Ctl2 clkvrefdn Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [255] ODT RTT WR (CHA) / ODT RTT WR (CHB) Configuration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] [80 DRAM Clock] [120 DRAM Clock] [240 DRAM Clock] [255 DRAM Clock] ODT RTT PARK (CHA)
SenseAmp Offset Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Early ReadMPR Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Read MPR Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Receive Enable Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Jedec Write Leveling Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Early Write Time Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Early Read Time Centering 2D Configuration options: [A
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] Early Command Voltage Centering Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Write Voltage Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Read Voltage Centering 2D Configuration optio
Vddq Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Duty Cycle Correction Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Rank Margin Tool Per Bit Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DIMM DFE Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Early DIMM DFE Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Tx Dqs Dcc Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM DCA Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Write
tRDWR_sg / tRDWR_dg / tRDRD_dr / tRDRD_dd / tRDWR_dr / tRDWR_dd / tWRWR_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [255] tWRWR_sg / tWRWR_dg / tWRWR_dr / tWRRD_dr / tWRRD_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [127] tWRRD_sg / tWRRD_dg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [511] tRPRE Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [4] tWPRE Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [4] tWRPRE Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [1023] tPRPDEN Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [31] tRDPDEN Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [25
MCH Full Check Allows you to enable MCH Full Check to enhance the system stability, or disable it to enhance DRAM overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Mem Over Clock Fail Count Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [255] Training Profile Allows you to select DIMM Training Profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard Profile] [ASUS User Profile] RxDfe Allows you to enable or disable DFE on SOC Rx.
DIGI+ VRM Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings. CPU Load-line Calibration The load-line is defined by the Intel VRM specification and affects the level of voltage supplied to the processor. Higher load-line calibration settings result in reduced VDroop at the expense of voltage overshoot and will increase CPU temperature due to higher voltage under load. Select from Level 1 to 7 to adjust the load-line slope.
Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency(KHz) Allows you to set the VRM switching frequency manually. The switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and the component thermal production. Configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient respond speed. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [250] [300] [350] [400] [450] [500] CPU Power Duty Control Allows you to adjusts the duty cycle of each VRM phase based upon current and/or temperature. Configuration options: [T.
CPU Graphics Current Capability This item allows you to adjust the total power range for CPU Graphics overclocking. A higher value provides a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU Graphics loading for extra power support. CPU Graphics VRM Switching Frequency This item allows you to set the CPU Graphics VRM switching frequency.
Package Power Time Window This item is an Intel parameter known as [power limit 1] and specified in seconds. The applied value indicates how long the Turbo ratio can be active when TDP is exceeded. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [448] Short Duration Package Power Limit This item is an Intel parameter known as “power limit 2” and specified in Watts. It is the second Intel power limit which provides protection when package power exceeds power limit 1. The default setting is 1.25 times power limit 1.
Tweaker’s Paradise The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the Tweaker’s Paradise features. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value, or key in [Auto] and press the key to apply the optimized setting for the sub-items below. Realtime Memory Timing Allows you to enable or disable realtime memory timings. When set to [Enabled], the system will allow performing realtime memory timing changes after MRC_DONE.
Memory Controller PLL Voltage Allows you to configure the offset for the Memory Controller PLL VCC Trim. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.90000] – [1.84500] CPU 1.8V Small Rail Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80000] – [1.90000] PLL Termination Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.80000] – [1.05000] PCH 1.05V Primary Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05000] – [1.15000] PCH Core Voltage Configuration options: [Auto] [0.82000] – [0.92000] Min.
- CPU Core Voltage Offset Allows you to configure the input voltage for the CPU by the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.005] – [0.635] Global Core SVID Voltage Allows you to configure the Global Core Voltage requested by the cores. The result may be influenced by Actual VRM Core Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] The following item appears when you set Global Core SVID Voltage to [Manual Mode].
CPU L2 Voltage Allows you to select the voltage for the CPU L2. This may help sustain high clock speeds. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] The following item appears when you set CPU L2 Voltage to [Manual Mode]. - CPU L2 Voltage Override Allows you to configure the voltage for the CPU L2. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value, or key in [Auto] and press the key to apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.700] – [1.
PCH 1.8V Primary Voltage Allows you to set the voltage for the PCH 1.8V Primary. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value, or key in [Auto] and press the key to apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80000] – [1.90000] DRAM REF Voltage Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM REF Voltage Control features. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value, or key in [Auto] and press the key to apply the optimized setting for the sub-items below.
7.1 Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu show the Platform Misc configuration options. PCI Express Native Power Management Select [Enabled] to perform Active State Power Management (ASPM) operations in OS for enhanced PCI Express power saving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled]. Native ASPM Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled]: OS Controlled ASPM.
L1 Substates Allows you to configure the PCI Express L1 Substates settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1.1] [L1.1 & L1.2] SA - PCI Express DMI ASPM Allows you to enable or disable DMI ASPM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DMI Gen3 ASPM Allows you to set the level of DMI Gen3 ASPM support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] L0s is not supported for DMI ASPM for CML/TGP.
Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to turn on or off the MLC streamer prefetcher. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Allows you to turn on or off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology Allows you to enable or disable a VMM to utilize the additional hardware capacities provided by Vanderpool Technology.
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) The Intel® SpeedStepTM Technology allows your system to support more than two frequency ranges. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Speed Shift Technology support. When this item is set to [Enabled], CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P-states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.
7.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration The items in this menu show the System Agent (SA) configuration options. VT-d Allows you to enable or disable VT-d function on MCH. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item is accessible only when you set VT-d to [Enabled]. Control Iommu Pre-boot Behavior Allows you to enable or disable Input/Output Memory Management Unit (IOMMU) in Pre-boot environment. This requires that DMAR table is installed in DXE and VTD_ INFO_PPI is installed in PEI.
RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to enable or disable Render Standby support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] VMD setup menu Allows you to configure the VMD Configuration parameters. Enable VMD controller Allows you to enable or disable VMD controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Map PCIE Storage under VMD Allows you to enable or disable PCIE Storage under VMD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Map SATA Controller under VMD Allows you to enable or disable VMD controller.
SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you set SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. Aggressive LPM Support Allows you to enable or disable PCH to aggressively enter link power state.
7.6 PCH-FW Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the Management Engine Technology parameters. TPM Device Selection Allows you to select TPM device. Configuration options: [Enable Discrete TPM] [Enable Firmware TPM] [Enable Discrete TPM] Enables Discrete TPM, disables platform Firmware TPM. [Enable Firmware TPM] Enables platform Firmware TPM, disables Discrete TPM. 7.7 • Intel® PTT is a hardware TPM 2.
Wake From Thunderbolt(TM) Devices Allows you to enable or disable system wake from ThunderboltTM devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration Allows you to configure the Discrete ThunderboltTM related settings. Thunderbolt Boot Support Setting this item to [Enabled] will allow boot from bootable devices which is present behind ThunderboltTM.
7.8 UEFI Variables Protection Password protection of Runtime Variables Allows you to control the NVRAM Runtime Variable protection through System Admin Password. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 7.9 PCI Subsystem Settings The items in this menu allow you to set PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express settings. Above 4G Decoding Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space. This requires that the system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding.
7.10 USB Configuration The items in this menu display and allow you to change the USB-related features. Legacy USB Support Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the Legacy USB support. [Disabled] USB devices are available only for EFI applications. [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 This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support.
7.11 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the UEFI network stack. Network Stack Allows you to enable or disable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set Network Stack to [Enabled]. IPv4 PXE Support Allows you to enable or disable the IPv4 PXE Boot Support. If this item is set to [Disabled], IPv4 PXE boot option will not be created.
7.13 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. Device Allows you to select a device and displays its SMART information. If no HDD/SSD device is detected on the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. 7.14 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to adjust the Advanced Power Management (APM) settings.
Power On By PCI-E 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 RTC Allows you to enable or disable Real-Time Clock (RTC) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date.
HD Audio Allows you to enable or disable the HD-Audio (HDA) device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] HDA will be unconditionally disabled. [Enabled] HDA will be unconditionally enabled. Intel LAN Allows you to enable or disable Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set Intel LAN to [Enabled]. Intel LAN PXE Option ROM Allows you to enable or disable Intel LAN PXE OPROM.
8 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. 8.1 Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature / CPU Package Temperature / MotherBoard Temperature / VRM Temperature / Chipset Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, CPU package, motherboard, VRM, and chipset temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
8.2 Fan Speed Monitor CPU Fan Speed / CPU Optional Fan Speed / Chassis Fan 1(~3) Speed / AIO PUMP Speed [xxxx RPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan, CPU optional fan, chassis fan 1~3, and AIO pump 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. 8.3 Voltage Monitor CPU Core Voltage / 12V Voltage / 5V Voltage / 3.
8.4 Q-Fan Configuration Q-fan Tuning Select this item and press , a popup window appears. Click the Ok button to allow the system to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. The tuning progress may take 2 to 5 minutes, DO NOT shut down or reset your system during this process. CPU Q-Fan Control Allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan control mode.
CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit Allows you to set the lower speed limit for CPU fan. A warning message will appear when the limit is reached. When set to [Ignore], no future warning message will appear. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] • The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. • Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value or directly key in a desired value within the valid range for each of the items below.
CPU Fan Point1 Duty Cycle (%) Allows you to set the CPU Fan Point1 Duty Cycle. Configuration options: [40] – [100] When the source temperature is lower than the temperature of P1, the fan will operate at the duty cycle of P1. When the source temperature is higher than the temperature of P1, the duty cycle will be dertermined according to the P1-P2 and the source temperature. Chassis Fan(s) Configuration Allows you to configure the settings of the Chassis fans.
• The following items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1(~2) Profile to [Manual]. • Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value or directly key in a desired value within the valid range for each of the items below. CHASSIS Fan 1(~2) Point4 Temperature Allows you to set the CHASSIS Fan 1(~2) Point4 Temperature. Configuration options: [65] – [100] CHASSIS Fan 1(~2) Point4 Duty Cycle (%) Allows you to set the CHASSIS Fan 1(~2) Point4 Duty Cycle.
AIO PUMP Q-Fan Control Allows you to set AIO Pump fan control mode. Configuration options: [Auto Detect] [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] [Auto Detect] Detects the type of AIO Pump fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. [DC Mode] Enables the Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin fan. [PWM Mode] Enables the Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin fan. AIO PUMP Profile Allows you to select the appropriate performance level for AIO Pump fan.
When the source temperature is lower than the temperature of P4, the duty cycle will be dertermined according to the P3-P4 and the source temperature. When the source temperature is higher than the temperature of P4, the fan will operate at the duty cycle of P4. AIO PUMP Point3 Temperature Allows you to set the AIO PUMP Point3 Temperature. Configuration options: [50] – [100] AIO PUMP Point3 Duty Cycle (%) Allows you to set the AIO PUMP Point3 Duty Cycle.
9 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 9.1 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) The items in this menu allow 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 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the nonUEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
Boot from Network Devices Allow you to select the type of the onboard LAN controllers and installed LAN cards. Network devices will run the selected type during the system boot. Set this item to [Ignore] if you wish to accelerate the boot up time without running network devices during POST. Configuration options: [Ignore] [UEFI only] [Legacy only] Boot from Storage Devices Allow you to select the type which the storage devices will run first during the system boot.
The following item is accessible only when you set [Secure Boot Mode] to [Custom]. Key Management Allows you to manage the secure boot keys. The following item appears only when all secure boot keys have been delected. Install Default Secure Boot Keys Allows you to load default secure variables. After you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left or right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice.
Key Exchange Keys (KEK) refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Save To File Allows you to save the KEK to a target file system device. Set New Key A popup window will appear if you press . Select [Yes] if you wish to load factory default KEK, or [No] to load KEK from a target file system device. Append Key A popup window will appear if you press .
A popup window will appear if you press . Select [Yes] if you wish to load factory default dbx, or [No] to load dbx from a target file system device. Append Key A popup window will appear if you press . Select [Yes] if you wish to load factory default db, or [No] to load additional dbx from a target file system device for an additional db and dbx loaded management. Delete key Allows you to delete the dbx from NVRAM.
Boot Logo Display Configuration options: [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] [Auto] Automatically adjusts the boot logo size for Windows® requirements. [Full Screen] Maximizes the boot logo size. [Disabled] Hide the boot logo during the POST. The following item appears when you set Boot Logo Display to [Auto] or [Full Screen]. POST Delay Time Allows you to select a desired additional waiting time before the POST to easily enter the BIOS Setup.
[Auto Recovery] Follows UEFI Rule. [Local User Control] Allows you to enter setup page and select Boot Sector (MBR/ GPT) Recovery Policy to recovery MBR/GPT on the next boot time. The following item appears only when you set Boot Sector (MBR/GPT) Recovery Policy to [Local User Control]. Next Boot Recovery Action Allows you to select the (MBR/GPT) recovery action on the next boot. When [Recovery] is selected, a confirmation message appears.
10 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to update your BIOS. For more details, refer to the section 12.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version.
Ensure that you run Secure Erase on a compatible SSD. Running Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD will render the SSD totally unusable. • 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. • For the list of Secure Erase-compatible SSDs, visit the ASUS Support site at www.asus.com/support. Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure.
Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to profile. Key in a profile number from 1 to 8 to save the settings to the corresponding profile, press , then select [Yes]. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive. Allows you to load BIOS settings from or save the current BIOS settings to a USB drive installed on your motherboard. • Select the file of the BIOS settings you wish to load to your system from your USB drive, press , and then select [Yes] to start loading.
11 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 all the setup options. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select [Ok] to load the default values.
12 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.
12.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . To update the BIOS by USB: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
12.3 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 a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS 1. Download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or XXXXX.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB flash drive.
