BIOS Manual Motherboard TUF Z270 MARK 2
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Contents 1.1 1.2 Knowing BIOS................................................................................................ 4 BIOS setup program...................................................................................... 5 1.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................... 6 1.2.2 Advanced Mode.............................................................................. 7 1.2.3 QFan Control................................................
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 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. 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.
1.2.2 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. For changing the basic system configuration. Main 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.
Search on FAQ Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code: Hot Keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen.
1.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed. Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’ operating speed. 3. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).
1.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. You can also set RAID in your system using this feature. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 12 1. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. from the BIOS screen to open 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. Press on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click Next. 3. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors.
4. Check the available storage disk drives, then click Next. 5. 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 (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). 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 (RAID 0) or Super Speed (RAID 5). 6. After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup. 7. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system.
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 BIOS items: 1. Press on your keyboard or click MyFavorite(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. 18 • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.1.
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 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.
When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [Manual] or [XMP], the following items appear. 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 values range from 98.0 MHz to 538.25 MHz. We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently.
1-Core Ratio Limit Configure the 1-Core Ratio Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit Configure the 2-Core Ratio Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. The 1-Core Ratio Limit must not be set to [Auto]. 3-Core Ratio Limit Configure the 3-Core Ratio Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. The 1-Core and 2-Core Ratio Limit must not be set to [Auto].
EPU Power Saving Mode The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Enabling this item will apply lower CPU Core/Cache Voltage and help save energy consumption. Set this item to [Disabled] if you are over clocking the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Load CPU 5G OC Profile Select this item to easily overclock the Intel 7th generation Core processors (K-series only) to 5GHz.
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 Refresh Interval 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 (
ODT_READ_DURATION Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7] ODT_READ_DELAY Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7] ODT_WRITE_DURATION Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7] 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
RTL IOL control DRAM RTL INIT value Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM0 Rank0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] 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
Third Timings tRDRD_sg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tRDRD_dg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tRDWR_sg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tRDWR_dg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tWRWR_sg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tWRWR_dg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tWRRD_sg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] tWRRD_dg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tRDRD_dr Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [63] tRDRD_dd Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [6
tREFIX9 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] OREF_RI Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Misc. MRC Fast Boot Allows you to enable, disable or automatically set the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM CLK Period Allows you to select the DRAM clock period. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [26] Memory Scrambler Set this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support.
External Digi+ Power Control CPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Select from levels 1 to 7 to adjust the load-line slope.
The following item appears only when the CPU VRM Switching Frequency is set to [Auto]. VRM Spread Spectrum This item allows you to enhance the system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Duty Control DIGI+ VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every phase component. [T. Probe] Select to set the VRM thermal balance mode. [Extreme] Select to set the VRM current balance mode. DO NOT remove the thermal module.
CPU Graphics Switching Frequency The switching frequency will affect the CPU Graphics transient response speed and the component thermal production. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Switching Frequency to [Manual]. Fixed CPU Graphics Switching Frequency(KHz) This item allows you to set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed.
Turbo Mode Parameters The following items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. Long Duration Package Power Limit As known as the power limit 1 in Watts. The default value will be the TDP (thermal design power). The turbo ratio can be maintained for a duration to exceed the TDP for the maximum system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095] Package Power Time Window As known as the power limit 1 in seconds.
FCLK Frequency for Early Power On This item allows you to set the FCLK Frequency for Early Power On. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal (800MHz)] [1GHz] [400MHz] 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.
CPU Core/Cache Voltage This item allows you to configure the mode of voltage fed to the CPU cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core/Cache Voltage to [Manual Mode]. CPU Core Voltage Override Allows you to configure the CPU core voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.600] - [1.700] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core/Cache Voltage to [Offset Mode].
CPU Graphics Voltage Mode Configures the mode of voltage fed to the CPU graphics. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to [Manual Mode]. CPU Graphics Voltage Override Allows you to configure the voltage for the CPU graphics. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.600] - [1.700] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to [Offset 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 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. Hyper-Threading This item allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading for logical processor threads. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Thermal Monitor This item allows you to enable or disable the Thermal Monitor.
Hardware Prefetcher This item allows the CPU to prefetch commands and data in the L2 cache, reducing the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch This item allows the mid level cache (L2) to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the DRAM loading time and improves the system performance.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU C-states to [Enabled]. Enhanced C-states When enabled, CPU will switch to minimum speed when all cores enter C-state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C3 Report This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU C3 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C6 Report This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU C6 report to the operating system.
1.6.2 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 the PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled]. Native ASPM [Enabled] OS Controlled ASPM. [Disabled] BIOS Controlled ASPM.
SA - PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control This item allows you to enable or disable the control of Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] PEG - ASPM This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 1.6.
DMI/OPI Configuration This item allows you to control various DMI (Direct Media Interface) functions. DMI Max Link Speed Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 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.
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. Hyper kit1 Mode Disable this option for M.2_1 devices. Enable this option for “ASUS Hyper kit” card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper kit2 Mode Disable this option for M.2_2 devices. Enable this option for “ASUS Hyper kit” card.
SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.
1.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure the Management Engine Technology parameters. PTT Configuration TPM Device Selection This item allows you to select the TPM device. Configuration options: [dTPM] [PTT] PTP aware OS This item allows you to select whether or not the OS will be PTP aware.
1.6.7 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] DVI Port Audio Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Audio LED Lighting Configuration options: [Disabled] [Still Mode] [Breathing Mode] S3/S4/S5 Audio LED Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] M.2_1 Configuration: [Auto][SATA mode][PCIE mode] [Auto] Auto-detects the M.
Intel LAN Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled]. Intel LAN PXE Option ROM This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel PXE OPROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port Configuration This item allows you to set parameters of Serial Port.
1.6.8 APM Configuration ErP Ready This item allows you to switch off some power at S4/S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled(S4+S5)] [Enabled(S5)] Restore AC Power Loss This item allows you to select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power failure.
1.6.9 Network Stack Configuration Network Stack This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI Network Stack. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following item appears only when you set the Network Stack to [Enabled]. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices.
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. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Enables Legacy USB support. [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.
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 [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, MotherBoard, and PCH temperatures. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
Q-Fan Configuration Q-fan Tuning Select this item and press 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. [Disabled] Disables the Q-Fan control. [Auto] Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. [DC Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin CPU fan. [PWM Mode] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan.
CPU Upper Temperature Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle when the CPU temperature is higher than the limit. CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle (%) Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Middle Temperature Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU middle temperature.
Chassis Fan 1/2 Step Up This item allows you to set the value of the chassis 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] Chassis Fan 1/2 Step Down This item allows you to set the value of the chassis fan step down.
AIO PUMP Control [Disabled] Disables the AIO PUMP control feature. [Auto] Detects the type of AIO pump installed and automatically switches the control modes. [DC mode] Enables the AIO PUMP control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan. [PWM mode] Enables the AIO PUMP control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan. Chassis Intrusion Detection Support Enable this item for chassis intrusion detection function.
1.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Fast Boot [Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed. The following item appears only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled]. Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss. [Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss.
The following item appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. Post Delay Time This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds. This feature only works when set under normal boot. The following items appear only when you set the Boot Logo Display to [Disabled].
CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for a better compatibility. Launch CSM [Auto] The system will automatically detect the states of bootable devices and the add-on devices for CSM support. [Enabled] For a better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the nonUEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows UEFI mode.
Key Management Clear Secure Boot keys This item allows you to delete all the previously applied secure boot keys. All the secure boot keys states will change from loaded to unloaded. Save changes and reset the system for the change to take effect. Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you to save all the secure boot keys to a USB storage device. PK Management The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any permissible changes. The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS.
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. 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility For more details, refer to section 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 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. Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode.
Displays the available SSDs Status definition: 1.9.3 • Frozen. The frozen state is the result of a BIOS protective measure. The BIOS guards drives that do not have password protection by freezing them prior to booting. If the drive is frozen, a power off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to proceed with the Secure Erase. • Locked. SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete or was stopped.
1.9.4 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Name This item allows you to key in a profile name. Save to Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a profile number from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load/save profile from/to your USB drive.
1.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 1.9.6 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about 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.
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: 68 1. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 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 1.10 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.
