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E10763First EditionAugust 2015
Copyright © 2015 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
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ContentsSafety information ...................................................................................... iv
About this guide ......................................................................................... iv
Package contents ....................................................................................... vi
H170M-PLUS specifications summary ..................................................... vi
Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-4
1.4 System memory ........................................................................... 1-7
1.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-10
1.6 Headers ....................................................................................... 1-12
1.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-13
1.8 Onboard LED .............................................................................. 1-23
1.9 Software support ........................................................................ 1-24
Chapter 2: BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1
2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-6
2.3 My Favorites ............................................................................... 2-16
2.4 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-18
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 2-20
2.6 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-29
2.7 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 2-38
2.8 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-41
2.9 Tool menu ................................................................................... 2-46
2.10 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-47
AppendicesNotices .......................................................................................................A-1
ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-4
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Safety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety• Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may be exposed to moisture.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
About this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organizedThis guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter1:Productintroduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter2:BIOSinformation
This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions for the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Where to find more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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Package contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
CPU
LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processorsSupports Intel® 14nm CPU
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0** The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
Chipset Intel® H170 Express Chipset
Memory
4 x DIMM, maximum 64 GB, DDR4 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual-channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.
Graphics
Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, RGB ports - Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @24Hz / 2560 x
1600 @60Hz- Supports DVI-D with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz- Supports RGB with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Supports up to three displays simultaneously
Supports Intel® InTruTM 3D, Quick Sync Video, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel® InsiderTM
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Expansion Slots
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode)
1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode)
2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
Motherboard ASUS H170M-PLUS motherboard
Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
Accessories1 x I/O Shield1 x M.2 screw package
Application DVD Support DVD
Documentation User Guide
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Multi-GPU Support
Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Audio
Realtek® ALC887 7.1-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Audio Features- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced
multi-lateral interference
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
- Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.
- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking.
Storage
Intel® H170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support
- 1 x SATA Express port (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports)- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support
(both SATA & PCIE mode)- 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray, 2 from SATA Express)- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*
* These functions work depending on the type of CPU installed.
LANIntel I219-V Gigabit LAN
Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
USB
Intel® H170 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost- 6 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel, blue,
Type A)- 1 x USB 5Gb/s Type C port supports 3A power output- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel)
ASUS Unique Features
ASUS 5X PROTECTION II
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4+2+1 phase digital power design
- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit damage prevention
- ASUS LAN Guard
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection
- ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating
Superb Performance
M.2 onboard
- The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds
ASUS Fan Xpert 2+
- Ultimate cooling and quietness
ASUS Unique Features
ASUS EPU
- EPU
PC Cleaner
- Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk files
USB 3.0 Boost
- Featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission
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ASUS Unique Features
Gaming Scenario
eSports Champions
- Audio Features - Audio that roars on the battlefield
Media Streamer
- Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your entertainment goes wherever you go!
- Media Streamer app for portable smart phone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems
ASUS Exclusive Features
- ASUS Ai Charger
- ASUSAI Suite 3
- ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB + HDD support
- ASUS Anti Surge
EZ DIY
Push Notice
- Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Featuring friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
Q-Design
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
Other features
- Support SBA
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
Quiet Thermal Design- ASUS Fanless Design: PCH Heatsink & MOS Heatsink solution
Rear Panel I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
1 x HDMI port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x RGB port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
1 x USB 5Gb/s Type C port
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Type A, blue)
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
3 x Audio jacks support 7.1-channel audio output** Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 8-channel audio
output.
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Internal I/O Connectors
2 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 connector support additional 4 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (19-pin)
2 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports
1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices)
1 x SATA Express connector (compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports)
6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray; 2 from SATA Express)
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector(PWM mode)
2 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) coolers control
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF out header
1 x COM connector
1 x LPT connector
1 x TPM header
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x System panel connector*
1 x Clear CMOS jumper* Chassis intrusion header is built in the system panel connector.
BIOS features
128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD
Drivers
ASUS utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
OS support
Windows® 10 (64-bit)
Windows® 8.1 (64-bit)
Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit)** Please refer to ASUS official website and download “Windows® 7 Installation Guide” and “EZ Installer” to install Windows® 7.
Form factor Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in. x 8.95 in. (24.4 cm x 22.7 cm)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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1Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
• Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygroundedobjectorametalobject,suchasthepowersupplycase,toavoiddamagingthemdueto static electricity.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyisswitched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
1.2 Motherboard overviewBeforeyouinstallthemotherboard,studytheconfigurationofyourchassistoensurethatthemotherboardfits.
Unplugthepowercordbeforeinstallingorremovingthemotherboard.Failuretodosocancause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.
1.2.1 Placement directionWheninstallingthemotherboard,placeitintothechassisinthecorrectorientation.Theedgewith external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image.
1.2.2 Screw holesPlace six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Donotovertightenthescrews!Doingsocandamagethemotherboard.
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Place this side towards the rear
of the chassis
1.2.3 Motherboard layout
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H170M-PLUSPCIEX16_1
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
M.2
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LAN
Gua
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ASM1442K
USB1314USB1112LPT
AAFP
EA
TXP
WR
BATTERY
ALC887
KBMS
DV
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VG
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CLRTC
22.7cm(8.95in)
24.4
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.6in
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DD
R4
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M_A
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4bit,
288
-pin
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DD
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DIM
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288
-pin
mod
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DD
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DIM
M_B
1 (6
4bit,
288
-pin
mod
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DD
R4
DIM
M_B
2 (6
4bit,
288
-pin
mod
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LAN_USB910
USB_C1
HDMI
USB3_78
CHA_FAN2
CHA_FAN1
CPU_FAN
LGA1151
DIGI+VRM
COMSPDIF_OUT
EATX12V
USB3_34
US
B3_
12
Intel®H170
Intel®I219V
128MbBIOS
PANEL
SB_PWR
AUDIO
SA
TA6G
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ATA
6G_3
SATA6G_5 SATA6G_6
SuperI/O
SA
TAE
XP
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SA
TA6G
_1S
ATA
6G_2
TPM
21 3 4 5 6
11 1081213141516
1
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1.2.4 Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page
1. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR,8-pinATX12V) 1-172. CPU,chassisfanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,4-pinCHA_FAN1~2) 1-203. Intel®LGA1151CPUsocket 1-44. M.2 Socket 3 1-195. DDR4DIMMslots 1-76. StandbypowerLED(SB_PWR) 1-237. TPMconnector(14-1pinTPM) 1-238. USB3.0connectors(20-1pinUSB3_12,USB3_34) 1-169. Intel®H170SerialATA6.0Gb/sconnectors(7-pinSATA6G_1~6,SATA
EXPRESS) 1-21
10. Systempanelconnector(20-3pinPANEL) 1-2211. ClearRTCRAM(2-pinCLRTC) 1-1212. USB2.0connectors(10-1pinUSB1112,USB1314) 1-1513. Serialportconnector(10-1pinCOM) 1-1514. LPTconnector(26-1pinLPT) 1-1615. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-1816. Digitalaudioconnector(4-1pinSPDIF_OUT) 1-18
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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)ThismotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA1151socketdesignedforthe6thGeneration Intel®Core™i7/Core™i5/Core™i3,Pentium® and Celeron® processors.
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H170M-PLUS CPU socket LGA1151
UnplugallpowercablesbeforeinstallingtheCPU.
• EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedfortheLGA1151socketonly.DONOTinstallaCPUdesignedforLGA1150,LGA1155andLGA1156socketsontheLGA1151socket.
• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketandthe socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboardcomponents.
• Keepthecapafterinstallingthemotherboard.ASUSwillprocessReturnMerchandiseAuthorization(RMA)requestsonlyifthemotherboardcomeswiththecapontheLGA1151socket.
• TheproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfromincorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnPcap.
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1.3.1 Installing the CPU
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1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
ApplytheThermalInterfaceMaterialtotheCPUheatsinkandCPUbefore you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
3 4
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
2B
A
A
B
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B
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
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1.4 System memory
1.4.1 OverviewThismotherboardcomeswithfourDoubleDataRate4(DDR4)DualInlineMemoryModule(DIMM)sockets.ADDR4moduleisnotcheddifferentlyfromaDDR,DDR2orDDR3module.DONOTinstallaDDR,DDR2,orDDR3memorymoduletotheDDR4slot.ThefigureillustratesthelocationoftheDDR4DIMMsockets:
AccordingtoIntel®CPUspec,DIMMvoltagebelow1.35VisrecommendedtoprotecttheCPU.
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H170M-PLUS 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets
DIM
M_A
1D
IMM
_A2
DIM
M_B
1D
IMM
_B2
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1.4.2 Memory configurationsYoumayinstall2GB,4GB,8GBand16GBunbufferednon-ECCDDR4DIMMsintotheDIMM sockets.
Recommended memory configurations
• YoumayinstallvaryingmemorysizesinChannelAandChannelB.Thesystemmapsthetotalsizeofthelower-sizedchannelforthedual-channelconfiguration.Anyexcessmemoryfromthehigher-sizedchannelisthenmappedforsingle-channeloperation.
• Duetothememoryaddresslimitationon32-bitWindows®OS,whenyouinstall4GBormorememoryonthemotherboard,theactualusablememoryfortheOScanbeabout3GBorless.Foreffectiveuseofmemory,werecommendthatyoudoanyofthefollowing:
- Useamaximumof3GBsystemmemoryifyouareusinga32-bitWindows®OS.
- Installa64-bitWindows®OSifyouwanttoinstall4GBormoreonthemotherboard.
- Formoredetails,refertotheMicrosoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.
• ThedefaultmemoryoperationfrequencyisdependentonitsSerialPresenceDetect(SPD),whichisthestandardwayofaccessinginformationfromamemorymodule.Underthedefaultstate,somememorymodulesforoverclockingmayoperateatalowerfrequencythanthevendor-markedvalue.Tooperateatthevendor-markedoratahigherfrequency,refertosection2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequencyadjustment.
• AlwaysinstalltheDIMMswiththesameCASLatency.Foranoptimumcompatibility,werecommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatacode(D/C)fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththevendortogetthecorrectmemorymodules.
• VisittheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comforthelatestQVL.
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1.4.3 Installing a DIMM
1
2
3
To remove a DIMM
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1.5 Expansion slotsInthefuture,youmayneedtoinstallexpansioncards.Thefollowingsub-sectionsdescribethe slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Unplugthepowercordbeforeaddingorremovingexpansioncards.Failuretodosomaycause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.5.1 Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card:
1. Beforeinstallingtheexpansioncard,readthedocumentationthatcamewithitandmake the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Removethesystemunitcover(ifyourmotherboardisalreadyinstalledinachassis).
3. Removethebracketoppositetheslotthatyouintendtouse.Keepthescrewforlateruse.
4. Alignthecardconnectorwiththeslotandpressfirmlyuntilthecardiscompletelyseated on the slot.
5. Securethecardtothechassiswiththescrewyouremovedearlier.
6. Replacethesystemcover.
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion cardAfterinstallingtheexpansioncard,configureitbyadjustingthesoftwaresettings.
1. TurnonthesystemandchangethenecessaryBIOSsettings,ifany.SeeChapter2forinformationonBIOSsetup.
2. AssignanIRQtothecard.
3. Installthesoftwaredriversfortheexpansioncard.
WhenusingPCIcardsonsharedslots,ensurethatthedriverssupport“ShareIRQ”orthatthecardsdonotneedIRQassignments.Otherwise,conflictswillarisebetweenthetwoPCIgroups,makingthesystemunstableandthecardinoperable.
1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slotsThismotherboardsupportsPCIExpress3.0x1networkcards,SCSIcards,andothercardsthatcomplywiththePCIExpressspecifications.
1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slotsThismotherboardhastwoPCIExpress3.0x16slotsthatsupportPCIExpress3.0x16graphiccardscomplyingwiththePCIExpressspecifications.
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• InsingleVGAcardmode,usethePCIe3.0x16_1slot(gray)foraPCIExpressx16graphics card to get better performance.
• WerecommendthatyouprovidesufficientpowerwhenrunningCrossFireX™mode.
• ConnectachassisfantothemotherboardconnectorlabeledCHA_FAN1/2whenusingmultiplegraphicscardsforbetterthermalenvironment.
VGA configurationPCI Express operating mode
PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 3.0 x16_2
Single VGA/PCIe cardx16(RecommendedforsingleVGAcard) N/A
Dual VGA/PCIe cards x16 x4
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A B C D
PCIEx16_1 shared – – –
PCIEx16_2 shared – – –PCIEx1_1 – – shared –PCIEx1_2 – – – sharedIntelGBELAN shared – – –USB3.0Controller shared – – –M.2 Socket shared – – –SATAExpress shared – – –SATAController shared – – –HDAudio shared – – –
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1.6 Headers1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
ThisheaderallowsyoutocleartheRealTimeClock(RTC)RAMinCMOS.YoucancleartheCMOSmemoryofdate,time,andsystemsetupparametersbyerasingtheCMOSRTCRAMdata.TheonboardbuttoncellbatterypowerstheRAMdatainCMOS,whichincludesystemsetupinformationsuchassystempasswords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. TurnOFFthecomputerandunplugthepowercord.
2. Useametalobjectsuchasascrewdrivertoshortthetwopins.
3. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer.
4. Holddownthe<Del>keyduringthebootprocessandenterBIOSsetuptore-enter data.
• Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandshortthetwopinsagaintocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AfterclearingtheCMOS,reinstallthebattery.
• YoudonotneedtocleartheRTCwhenthesystemhangsduetooverclocking.Forsystemfailureduetooverclocking,usetheCPUParameterRecall(C.P.R.)feature.Shutdownandrebootthesystem,thentheBIOSautomaticallyresetsparametersettingstodefaultvalues.
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CLRTC
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ND
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1.7 Connectors
1.7.1 Rear panel connectors
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4. Line In port (light blue).Thisportconnectstothetape,CD,DVDplayer,orotheraudio sources.
5. Line Out port (lime).Thisportconnectstoaheadphoneoraspeaker.Inthe4.1,5.1and7.1-channelconfigurations,thefunctionofthisportbecomesFrontSpeakerOut.
6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
Refertotheaudioconfigurationtableforthefunctionoftheaudioportsin2.1,4.1,5.1,or7.1-channelconfiguration.
1. PS/2 mouse port (green).ThisportisforaPS/2mouse.
2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.This15-pinportisforaVGAmonitororotherVGA-compatibledevices.
3. LAN (RJ-45) port.ThisportallowsGigabitconnectiontoaLocalAreaNetwork(LAN)through a network hub.
LAN port LED indications
LAN port
Speed LED
Activity Link LED
Activity/Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOff Nolink OFF 10Mbps connectionOrange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connectionOrange(Blinking)
Dataactivity GREEN 1Gbps connection
Orange(Blinkingthensteady)
Readytowake up from S5mode
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Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration
Port Headset 2.1-channel
4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
LightBlue(Rearpanel) Line In RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut
Lime(Rearpanel) LineOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOutPink(Rearpanel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/CenterLime(Frontpanel) - - - SideSpeakerOut
To configure an 7.1-channel audio output:
UseachassiswithHDaudiomoduleinthefrontpaneltosupportan7.1-channelaudio output.
7. USB 2.0 ports.These4-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB2.0/1.1devices.
8. USB 3.0 ports.These9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB3.0devices.
• DuetothelimitationofUSB3.0controller,USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedunderWindowsOSenvironmentandaftertheUSB3.0driverinstallation.
• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.0devicestoUSB3.0portsforfasterandbetterperformancefromyourUSB3.0devices.
9. USB 5Gb/s Type C port.This24-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portisforUSB(TypeC)devices.
10. HDMI port.ThisportisforaHigh-DefinitionMultimediaInterface(HDMI)connector,andisHDCPcompliantallowingplaybackofHDDVD,Blu-ray,andotherprotectedcontent.
11. DVI-D port.ThisportisforanyDVI-Dcompatibledevice.
DVI-DcannotbeconvertedtooutputfromRGBSignaltoCRTandisnotcompatiblewithDVI-I.
12. PS/2 keyboard port (purple).ThisportisforaPS/2keyboard.
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1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)
Thisconnectorisforaserial(COM)port.Connecttheserialportmodulecabletothisconnector,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthesystemchassis.
TheCOMmoduleispurchasedseparately.
2. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314)
TheseconnectorsareforUSB2.0ports.ConnecttheUSBmodulecabletoanyoftheseconnectors,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthesystemchassis.TheseUSBconnectorscomplywithUSB2.0specificationsandsupportsupto480Mbpsconnectionspeed.
H170M-PLUS
H170M-PLUS Serial port (COM) connector
PIN 1
COM
DC
DTX
DG
ND
RTS R
I
RX
DD
TRD
SR
CTS
H170M-PLUS
H170M-PLUS USB2.0 connectors
US
B+5
VU
SB
_P13
-U
SB
_P13
+G
ND
NC
US
B+5
VU
SB
_P14
-U
SB
_P14
+G
ND
USB1314
PIN 1
US
B+5
VU
SB
_P11
-U
SB
_P11
+G
ND
NC
US
B+5
VU
SB
_P12
-U
SB
_P12
+G
ND
USB1112
PIN 1
Neverconnecta1394cabletotheUSBconnectors.Doingsowilldamagethemotherboard!
TheUSB2.0moduleispurchasedseparately.
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3. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34)
TheseconnectorsallowyoutoconnectaUSB3.0moduleforadditionalUSB3.0frontorrearpanelports.WithaninstalledUSB3.0module,youcanenjoyallthebenefitsofUSB3.0includingfasterdatatransferspeedsofupto5Gbps,fasterchargingtimeforUSB-chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefficiency,andbackwardcompatibilitywithUSB2.0.
TheUSB3.0moduleispurchasedseparately.
4. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)
TheLPT(LinePrintingTerminal)connectorsupportsdevicessuchasaprinter.LPTstandardizesasIEEE1284,whichistheparallelportinterfaceonIBMPC-compatiblecomputers.
H170M-PLUS
H170M-PLUS USB3.0 Front panel connectors
USB3_12
USB3+5VIntA_P1_SSRX-IntA_P1_SSRX+GNDIntA_P1_SSTX-IntA_P1_SSTX+GNDIntA_P1_D-IntA_P1_D+GND
PIN 1
USB3+5VIntA_P2_SSRX-IntA_P2_SSRX+
GNDIntA_P2_SSTX-IntA_P2_SSTX+
GNDIntA_P2_D-IntA_P2_D+
USB3_34
A
B
A
BG
ND
IntA
_P1_
D+
IntA
_P1_
D-
GN
DIn
tA_P
1_S
STX
+In
tA_P
1_S
STX
-G
ND
IntA
_P1_
SS
RX
+In
tA_P
1_S
SR
X-
US
B3+
5V
PIN 1
IntA
_P2_
D+
IntA
_P2_
D-
GN
DIn
tA_P
2_S
STX
+In
tA_P
2_S
STX
-G
ND
IntA
_P2_
SS
RX
+In
tA_P
2_S
SR
X-
US
B3+
5V
H170M-PLUS
H170M-PLUS Parallel Port connector
LPTPIN 1
O_L
PT_
XS
TB#_
RO
_LP
T_X
PD
0_R
O_L
PT_
XP
D1_
RO
_LP
T_X
PD
2_R
O_L
PT_
XP
D3_
RO
_LP
T_X
PD
4_R
O_L
PT_
XP
D5_
RO
_LP
T_X
PD
6_R
O_L
PT_
XP
D7_
RO
_LP
T_A
CK
#_R
O_L
PT_
BU
SY
_RO
_LP
T_P
E_R
O_L
PT_
SLC
T_R
O_L
PT_
XA
FD#_
RO
_LP
T_E
RR
OR
#_R
O_L
PT_
XIN
IT#_
RO
_LP
T_X
SLI
N#_
RG
ND
GN
DG
ND
GN
DG
ND
GN
DG
ND
GN
D
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• Forafullyconfiguredsystem,werecommendthatyouuseapowersupplyunit(PSU)thatcomplieswithATX12VSpecification2.0(orlaterversion)andprovidesaminimumpowerof350W.
• DONOTforgettoconnectthe4-pin/8-pinATX+12Vpowerplug.Otherwise,thesystem will not boot up.
• WerecommendthatyouuseaPSUwithhigherpoweroutputwhenconfiguringasystemwithmorepower-consumingdevicesorwhenyouintendtoinstalladditionaldevices.Thesystemmaybecomeunstableormaynotbootupifthepowerisinadequate.
• Ifyouwanttousetwoormorehigh-endPCIExpressx16cards,useaPSUwith1000W power or higher to ensure the system’s stability.
• Ifyouareuncertainabouttheminimumpowersupplyrequirementforyoursystem,refertotheRecommendedPowerSupplyWattageCalculatorathttp://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V)
TheseconnectorsareforATXpowersupplyplugs.Thepowersupplyplugsaredesignedtofittheseconnectorsinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientationandpushdownfirmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyfit.
H170M-PLUS
H170M-PLUS ATX power connectors
EATX12V
+12V
DC
+12V
DC
+12V
DC
+12V
DC
GN
DG
ND
GN
DG
ND
EATXPWR
PIN 1
PIN 1
GND+5 Volts+5 Volts+5 Volts-5 VoltsGNDGNDGNDPSON#GND-12 Volts+3 Volts
+3 Volts+12 Volts+12 Volts
+5V StandbyPower OK
GND+5 Volts
GND+5 Volts
GND+3 Volts+3 Volts
A
A B
B
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6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelaudioI/OmodulethatsupportseitherHDAudioorlegacyAC`97audiostandard.ConnectoneendofthefrontpanelaudioI/Omodulecabletothisconnector.
• Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-definitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothisconnectortoavailofthemotherboard’shigh-definitionaudiocapability.
• Ifyouwanttoconnectahigh-definitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothisconnector,settheFrontPanelTypeitemintheBIOSsetupto[HD].IfyouwanttoconnectanAC’97frontpanelaudiomoduletothisconnector,settheitemto[AC97].Bydefault,thisconnectorissetto[HD].
7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
ThisconnectorisforanadditionalSony/PhilipsDigitalInterface(S/PDIF)port.ConnecttheS/PDIFOutmodulecabletothisconnector,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopening at the back of the system chassis.
H170M-PLUS
H170M-PLUS Front panel audio connector
AAFP
AG
ND
NC
SE
NS
E1_
RE
TUR
SE
NS
E2_
RE
TUR
PO
RT1
LP
OR
T1 R
PO
RT2
RS
EN
SE
_SE
ND
PO
RT2
L
HD-audio-compliantpin definition
PIN 1
AG
ND
NC
NC
NC
MIC
2M
ICP
WR
Line
out
_R NC
Line
out
_L
Legacy AC’97compliant definition
H170M-PLUS
H170M-PLUS Digital audio connectorSPDIF_OUT
+5V
SP
DIF
OU
TG
ND
PIN 1
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8. M.2 socket 3
This socket allows you to install an M.2(NGFF)SSDmodule.
• ThissocketsupportsMKeyand2242/2260/2280storagedevices.
• TheM.2slotsupportsdatatransferspeedupto32Gb/s.
• M.2socketandSATAExpressconnectorsupportPCIeandSATAdevicesinPCIeandSATAmodes.
• WhenadeviceinPCIemodeisinstalledontheM.2socket,SATAExpresssupportsdevicesinbothPCIeandSATAmodes.
• WhenadeviceinSATAmodeisinstalledontheM.2socket,SATAExpresssupportsonePCIemodedeviceoroneSATAmodedevice(installedonSATA6G_2connectoronly).Inthissetup,thesystemsetsahigherpriorityforM.2socketthantheSATAExpressconnector.
TheM.2(NGFF)SSDmoduleispurchasedseparately
H170M-PLUS
H170M-PLUS M.2(SOCKET3)
M.2(SOCKET3)
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Donotforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insufficientairflowinsidethesystemmaydamagethemotherboardcomponents.Thesearenotjumpers!Donotplacejumpercapsonthefanconnectors!TheCPU_FANconnectorsupportsaCPUfanofmaximum1A(12W)fanpower.
Onlythe4-pinCPUfansupportstheASUSFanXpert2+.
9. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2)
Connectthefancablestothefanconnectorsonthemotherboard,ensuringthattheblack wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector
CH
A F
AN
PW
MC
HA
FA
N IN
CH
A F
AN
PW
RG
ND
A
CPU_FAN
CP
U F
AN
PW
MC
PU
FA
N IN
CP
U F
AN
PW
RG
ND
A
B
CHA_FAN1
CH
A F
AN
PW
MC
HA
FA
N IN
CH
A F
AN
PW
RG
ND
CHA_FAN2
B
H170M-PLUS
H170M-PLUS Fan connectors
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10. Intel® H170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6, SATAEXPRESS)
TheseconnectorsconnecttoSerialATA6.0Gb/sharddiskdrivesviaSerialATA6.0Gb/ssignalcables.
SATA6G_6
GNDRSATA_TXP3RSATA_TXN3
GNDRSATA_RXN3RSATA_RXP3
GND
GN
DR
SA
TA_TX
P6
RS
ATA
_TXN
6G
ND
RS
ATA
_RX
N6
RS
ATA
_RX
P6
GN
D
SATA6G_5
SATA6G_3
GNDRSATA_TXP4RSATA_TXN4
GNDRSATA_RXN4RSATA_RXP4
GND
SATA6G_4
GN
DR
SA
TA_TX
P5
RS
ATA
_TXN
5G
ND
RS
ATA
_RX
N5
RS
ATA
_RX
P5
GN
D
H170M-PLUS
H170M-PLUS Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
A B
A
B
SATA6G_2SATA6G_1
SATAEXPRESS
GNDRSATA_TXP1RSATA_TXN1GNDRSATA_RXN1RSATA_RXP1GND
GNDRSATA_TXP2RSATA_TXN2GNDRSATA_RXN2RSATA_RXP2GND
FloatingDevice_ResetGNDDetection
Whenusinghot-plugandNCQ,settheSATA Mode SelectionitemintheBIOSto[AHCI].See section 2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details.
• M.2socketandSATAExpressconnectorsupportPCIeandSATAdevicesinPCIeandSATAmodes.
• WhenadeviceinPCIemodeisinstalledontheM.2socket,SATAExpresssupportsdevicesinbothPCIeandSATAmodes.
• WhenadeviceinSATAmodeisinstalledontheM.2socket,SATAExpresssupportsonePCIemodedeviceoroneSATAmodedevice(installedonSATA6G_2connectoronly).Inthissetup,thesystemsetsahigherpriorityforM.2socketthantheSATAExpressconnector.
• TheSATAEXPRESSconnectorcansupportoneSATAExpressdeviceoratmosttwoSATAdevices.
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• SystempowerLED(2-pin+PWR_LED-)
This2-pinconnectorisforthesystempowerLED.ConnectthechassispowerLEDcabletothisconnector.ThesystempowerLEDlightsupwhenyouturnonthesystempower,andblinkswhenthesystemisinsleepmode.
• HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pin+HDD_LED-)
This2-pinconnectorisfortheHDDActivityLED.ConnecttheHDDActivityLEDcabletothisconnector.TheHDDLEDlightsuporflasheswhendataisreadfromorwrittentotheHDD.
• Systemwarningspeaker(2-pinSPEAKER)
This4-pinconnectorisforthechassis-mountedsystemwarningspeaker.Thespeakerallows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
• ATXpowerbutton/soft-offbutton(2-pinPWR_SW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating system settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the systemisONturnsthesystemOFF.
• Resetbutton(2-pinRESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.
• Chassisintrusionconnector(2-pinCHASSIS)
This 2-pin connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassisintrusionsensororswitchsendsahigh-levelsignaltothisconnectorwhenachassiscomponentisremovedorreplaced.Thesignalisthengeneratedasachassisintrusionevent.
11. System panel connector (20-3 pin PANEL)
Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.
H170M-PLUS
H170M-PLUS System panel connector
PLE
D+
PLE
D-
PW
RG
roun
d
+5V
Gro
und
Gro
und
Spe
aker
CA
SE
OP
EN
HD
D_L
ED
+H
DD
_LE
D-
GN
DR
eset NC
PLE
D+
PLE
D-
GN
D
PIN 1
+PWR_LED-
+PWR_LED-
SPEAKER
PANEL
+HDD_LED-
PWR_SW
RESET
* Requires an ATX power supply
CHASSIS
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H170M-PLUS
H170M-PLUS Standby power LED
SB_PWR
ONStandby Power Powered Off
OFF
12. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)
ThisconnectorsupportsaTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)system,whichcansecurelystorekeys,digitalcertificates,passwords,anddata.ATPMsystemalsohelpsenhancenetworksecurity,protectsdigitalidentities,andensuresplatformintegrity.
The TPM module is purchased separately.
1.8 Onboard LED1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR)
ThemotherboardcomeswithastandbypowerLEDthatlightsuptoindicatethatthesystemisON,insleepmode,orinsoft-offmode.Thisisareminderthatyoushouldshutdownthesystemandunplugthepowercablebeforeremovingorplugginginanymotherboardcomponent.TheillustrationbelowshowsthelocationoftheonboardLED.
H170M-PLUS
H170M-PLUS TPM connector
TPMPIN 1
+3V+3VC_PCICLK_TPMGND
S_PCIRST#_TBD+3VSB
F_LAD0F_LAD1F_LAD2F_LAD3
F_FRAME#F_SERIRQTPM_PD#
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1.9 Software support1.9.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows®7(64-bit/32-bit),Windows®8.1(64-bit)andWindows® 10(64-bit)OperatingSystems(OS).AlwaysinstallthelatestOSversionandcorrespondingupdatestomaximizethefeaturesofyourhardware.
Motherboardsettingsandhardwareoptionsvary.RefertoyourOSdocumentationfordetailed information.
1.9.2 Support DVD informationTheSupportDVDthatcomeswiththemotherboardpackagecontainsthedrivers,softwareapplications,andutilitiesthatyoucaninstalltoavailallmotherboardfeatures.
ThecontentsoftheSupportDVDaresubjecttochangeatanytimewithoutnotice.VisittheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comforupdates.
To run the Support DVDPlacetheSupportDVDintotheopticaldrive.IfAutorunisenabledinyourcomputer,theDVDautomaticallydisplaysthelistsoftheuniquefeaturesofyourASUSmotherboard.ClicktheDrivers,Utilities,AHCI/RAID Driver,Manual,Contact,orSpecials tabs to display their respectivemenus.
The following screen is for reference only.
IfAutorunisNOTenabledinyourcomputer,browsethecontentsoftheSupportDVDtolocatethefileASSETUP.EXEfromtheBINfolder.Double-clicktheASSETUP.EXEtoruntheDVD.
Click to install
Select an item/subitem that you want to install
Click a tab to display Support DVD information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
• SaveacopyoftheoriginalmotherboardBIOSfiletoaUSBflashdiskincaseyouneedtorestoretheBIOSinthefuture.CopytheoriginalmotherboardBIOSusingtheASUSUpdateutility.
• AlltheBIOSscreenshotsareforreferenceonly
2.1.1 EZ UpdateEZUpdateisautilitythatallowsyoutoautomaticallyupdateyourmotherboard’ssoftwares,driversandtheBIOSversioneasily.Withthisutlity,youcanalsomanuallyupdatethesavedBIOSandselectabootlogowhenthesystemgoesintoPOST.
TolaunchEZUpdate,clickEZ Update ontheAISuite3mainmenubar.
BIOS information 2
EZUpdaterequiresanInternetconnectioneitherthroughanetworkoranISP(InternetServiceProvider).
Click to automatically
update your motherboard’s
driver, software and firmware
Click to find and select the BIOS
from file
Click to select a boot logo
Click to update the BIOS
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2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3TheASUSEZFlash3featureallowsyoutoupdatetheBIOSwithoutusinganOS‑basedutility.
• EnsurethatyouloadtheBIOSdefaultsettingstoensuresystemcompatibilityandstability.Selectthe Load Optimized DefaultsitemundertheExitmenu.Seesection2.10 Exit Menufordetails.
• CheckyourInternetconnectionbeforeupdatingtheBIOSviatheInternet.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 3:
1. EntertheAdvanced ModeoftheBIOSsetupprogram.GototheToolmenutoselectASUS EZ Flash 3 Utilityandpress<Enter>toenableit.
2. FollowthestepsbelowtoupdatetheBIOSviaUSBorInternet.
Via USB
a) InserttheUSBflashdiskthatcontainsthelatestBIOSfiletotheUSBport,thenselectby USB.
b) Press<Tab>toswitchtotheDrivefield.
c) PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystofindtheUSBflashdiskthatcontainsthelatestBIOS,andthenpress<Enter>.
d) Press<Tab>toswitchtotheFolder Infofield.
e) PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystofindtheBIOSfile,andthenpress<Enter>toperformtheBIOSupdateprocess.
Via the Internet
a) Selectby Internet.
b) PresstheLeft/RightarrowkeystoselectanInternetconnectionmethod,andthenpress<Enter>.
c) Followtheonscreeninstructionstocompletetheupdate.
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2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityTheASUSCrashFreeBIOS3isanautorecoverytoolthatallowsyoutorestoretheBIOSfilewhenitfailsorgetscorruptedduringtheupdatingprocess.YoucanrestoreacorruptedBIOSfileusingthemotherboardsupportDVDoraUSBflashdrivethatcontainstheupdatedBIOSfile.
• Beforeusingthisutility,renametheBIOSfileintheremovabledeviceintoH170MP.CAP.
• TheBIOSfileinthesupportDVDmaynotbethelatestversion.DownloadthelatestBIOSfilefromtheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.com.
Recovering the BIOSTo recover the BIOS:
1. Turnonthesystem.
2. InsertthesupportDVDtotheopticaldriveortheUSBflashdrivethatcontainstheBIOSfiletotheUSBport.
3. TheutilityautomaticallychecksthedevicesfortheBIOSfile.Whenfound,theutilityreadstheBIOSfileandentersASUSEZFlash3utilityautomatically.
4. ThesystemrequiresyoutoenterBIOSSetuptorecoverBIOSsettings.Toensuresystemcompatibilityandstability,werecommendthatyoupress<F5>toloaddefaultBIOSvalues.
DONOTshutdownorresetthesystemwhileupdatingtheBIOS!Doingsocancausesystembootfailure!
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS UpdaterASUSBIOSUpdaterallowsyoutoupdatetheBIOSinDOSenvironment.
Thescreencapturesusedinthissectionareforreferenceonlyandmaynotbeexactlythesameasactuallyshownonyourcomputerscreen.
3. Rebootthesystemwhentheupdateprocessisdone.
• ASUSEZFlash3supportsUSBdevices,suchasaUSBflashdisk,withFAT32/16formatandsinglepartitiononly.
• DONOTshutdownorresetthesystemwhileupdatingtheBIOStopreventsystembootfailure!
ASUS H170M-PLUS 2‑3
Before updating BIOS
• PreparethemotherboardsupportDVDandaUSBflashdrive.
• DownloadthelatestBIOSfileandBIOSUpdaterfromhttp://support.asus.comandsavetheminyourUSBflashdrive.
NTFSisnotsupportedunderFreeDOSenvironment.EnsurethatyourUSBflashdriveisinsinglepartitionandinFAT32/16format.
• Turnoffthecomputer.
• EnsurethatyourcomputerhasaDVDopticaldrive.
Booting the system in DOS environmentTo boot the system in DOS:
1. InserttheUSBflashdrivewiththelatestBIOSfileandBIOSUpdatertotheUSBport.
2. Bootyourcomputerthenpress<F8>tolaunchtheselectbootdevicescreen.
3. Whentheselectbootdevicescreenappears,inserttheSupportDVDintotheopticaldrivethenselecttheopticaldriveasthebootdevice.
Please select boot device: and to move selection ENTER to select boot deviceESC to boot using defaults
P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB)aigo miniking (250MB)UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB)P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB)UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB)Enter Setup
4. Whenthebootingmessageappears,press<Enter>withinfive(5)secondstoenterFreeDOSprompt.
Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:/> d:D:/>
5. OntheFreeDOSprompt,typed:thenpress<Enter>toswitchthediskfromDriveC(opticaldrive)toDriveD(USBflashdrive).
ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Peter AnvinA Bootable DVD/CD is detected. Press ENTER to boot from the DVD/CD.If no key is pressed within 5 seconds, the system will boot next prioritydevice automatically. boot:
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Updating the BIOS fileTo update the BIOS file:
1. OntheFreeDOSprompt,typebupdater /pc /gandpress<Enter>.
2. OntheBIOSUpdaterscreen,press<Tab>toswitchfromFilespaneltoDrivespanelthenselectD:.
D:/> bupdater /pc /g
ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01]
Current ROMBOARD: H170M-PLUSVER: 0205 (H :00 B :00)DATE: 12/27/2089
Update ROMBOARD: UnknownVER: UnknownDATE: Unknown
PATH: C:\
C:D:
FORMAN~1 <DIR>H170MP.CAP 8390656 2014-05-14 21:14:34
Note[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit
Files panel
Drives panel
3. Press<Tab>toswitchfromDrivespaneltoFilespanelthenpress<Up/DownorHome/End>keystoselecttheBIOSfileandpress<Enter>.
4. AftertheBIOSUpdatercheckstheselectedBIOSfile,selectYestoconfirmtheBIOSupdate.
Are you sure you want to update the BIOS?
Yes No
TheBIOSBackupfeatureisnotsupportedduetosecurityregulations.
5. SelectYesthenpress<Enter>.WhenBIOSupdateisdone,press<ESC>toexitBIOSUpdater.
6. Restartyourcomputer.
DONOTshutdownorresetthesystemwhileupdatingtheBIOStopreventsystembootfailaure.
EnsuretoloadtheBIOSdefaultsettingstoensuresystemcompatibilityandstability.SelecttheLoad Optimized DefaultsitemundertheExitBIOSmenu.Seesection2.10 Exit Menufordetails.
ASUS H170M-PLUS 2‑5
2.2 BIOS setup programUsetheBIOSSetupprogramtoupdatetheBIOSorconfigureitsparameters.TheBIOSscreensincludenavigationkeysandbriefonlinehelptoguideyouinusingtheBIOSSetupprogram.
Entering BIOS Setup at startupTo enter BIOS Setup at startup:
Press<Delete>or<F2>duringthePower‑OnSelfTest(POST).Ifyoudonotpress<Delete>or<F2>,POSTcontinueswithitsroutines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POSTTo enter BIOS Setup after POST:
Press<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>simultaneously.
Presstheresetbuttononthesystemchassis.
Pressthepowerbuttontoturnthesystemoffthenbackon.DothisoptiononlyifyoufailedtoenterBIOSSetupusingthefirsttwooptions.
Usingthepowerbutton,resetbutton,orthe<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>keystoforceresetfromarunningoperatingsystemcancausedamagetoyourdataorsystem.Werecommendyoualwaysshutdownthesystemproperlyfromtheoperatingsystem.
• TheBIOSsetupscreensshowninthissectionareforreferencepurposesonly,andmaynotexactlymatchwhatyouseeonyourscreen.
• VisittheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comtodownloadthelatestBIOSfileforthismotherboard.
• EnsurethatamouseisconnectedtoyourmotherboardifyouwanttousethemousetocontroltheBIOSsetupprogram.
• IfthesystembecomesunstableafterchanginganyBIOSsetting,loadthedefaultsettingstoensuresystemcompatibilityandstability.SelecttheLoad Optimized DefaultsitemundertheExitmenuorpresshotkeyF5.Seesection2.10 Exit Menufordetails.
• IfthesystemfailstobootafterchanginganyBIOSsetting,trytocleartheCMOSandresetthemotherboardtothedefaultvalue.Seesection1.6 HeadersforinformationonhowtoerasetheRTCRAM.
BIOS menu screenTheBIOSsetupprogramcanbeusedundertwomodes:EZ ModeandAdvanced Mode.Press<F7>tochangebetweenthetwomodes.
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2.2.1 EZ ModeBydefault,theEZModescreenappearswhenyouentertheBIOSsetupprogram.TheEZModeprovidesyouanoverviewofthebasicsysteminformation,andallowsyoutoselectthedisplaylanguage,systemperformancemode,fanprofileandbootdevicepriority.ToaccesstheAdvancedMode,clickAdvanced Mode(F7)orpress<F7>.
ThedefaultscreenforenteringtheBIOSsetupprogramcanbechanged.RefertotheSetup Modeiteminsection2.8 Boot menufordetails.
Thebootdeviceoptionsvarydependingonthedevicesyouinstalledtothesystem.
Saves the changes and resets the
system
Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information
Displays the system properties of the selected mode. Click <Enter> to
switch EZ System Tuning modes
Displays the Advanced mode menus
Selects the boot device priority
Loads optimized default settings
Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking
Shows the bootable devicesDisplays the CPU Fan’s speed.
Click the button to manually tune the fans
Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Scan for more on FAQ page
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Configuration fields
Menu bar
General help
Menu items
Scroll bar Last modified settings
Language Hot Keys
MyFavorite
Q-Fan control EZ Tuning Wizard
Goes back to EZ Mode
Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory
voltage output
Quick Note
2.2.2 Advanced ModeTheAdvancedModeprovidesadvancedoptionsforexperiencedend‑userstoconfiguretheBIOSsettings.ThefigurebelowshowsanexampleoftheAdvanced Mode.Refertothefollowingsectionsforthedetailedconfigurations.
ToaccesstheEZMode,clickEzMode(F7)orpress<F7>.
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Menu itemsThehighlighteditemonthemenubardisplaysthespecificitemsforthatmenu.Forexample,selectingMainshowstheMainmenuitems.
Theotheritems(MyFavorites,AiTweaker,Advanced,Monitor,Boot,Tool,andExit)onthemenubarhavetheirrespectivemenuitems.
Submenu itemsAgreaterthansign(>)beforeeachitemonanymenuscreenmeansthattheitemhasasubmenu.Todisplaythesubmenu,selecttheitemandpress<Enter>.
LanguageThisbuttonabovethemenubarcontainsthelanguagesthatyoucanselectforyourBIOS.ClickthisbuttontoselectthelanguagethatyouwanttodisplayinyourBIOSscreen.
MyFavorites (F3)ThisbuttonabovethemenubarshowsallBIOSitemsinaTreeMapsetup.Selectfrequently‑usedBIOSsettingsandsaveittoMyFavoritesmenu.
Refertosection2.3 My Favorites formoreinformation.
Q-Fan Control (F6)Thisbuttonabovethemenubardisplaysthecurrentsettingsofyourfans.Usethisbuttontomanuallytweakthefanstoyourdesiredsettings.
Refertosection2.2.3 QFan Controlformoreinformation.
EZ Tuning Wizard (F11)Thisbuttonabovethemenubarallowsyoutoviewandtweaktheoverclockingsettingsofyoursystem.Italsoallowsyoutochangethemotherboard’sSATAmodefromAHCItoRAIDmode.
Refertosection2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizardformoreinformation.
Menu barThemenubarontopofthescreenhasthefollowingmainitems:
My Favorites Forsavingthefrequently‑usedsystemsettingsandconfiguration
Main Forchangingthebasicsystemconfiguration
Ai Tweaker Forchangingtheoverclockingsettings
Advanced Forchangingtheadvancedsystemsettings
Monitor Fordisplayingthesystemtemperature,powerstatus,andchangingthefansettings
Boot Forchangingthesystembootconfiguration
Tool Forconfiguringoptionsforspecialfunctions
Exit Forselectingtheexitoptionsandloadingdefaultsettings
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Search on FAQMoveyourmouseoverthisbuttontoshowaQRcode.ScanthisQRcodewithyourmobiledevicetoconnecttotheASUSBIOSFAQwebpage.YoucanalsoscantheQRcodebelow.
Quick Note (F9)ThisbuttonabovethemenubarallowsyoutokeyinnotesoftheactivitiesthatyouhavedoneinBIOS.
• TheQuickNotefunctiondoesnotsupportthefollowingkeyboardfunctions:delete,cut,copyandpaste.
• Youcanonlyusethealphanumericcharacterstoenteryournotes.
Hot keysThisbuttonabovethemenubarcontainsthenavigationkeysfortheBIOSsetupprogram.Usethenavigationkeystoselectitemsinthemenuandchangethesettings.
Scroll barAscrollbarappearsontherightsideofamenuscreenwhenthereareitemsthatdonotfitonthescreen.PresstheUp/Downarrowkeysor<PageUp>/<PageDown>keystodisplaytheotheritemsonthescreen.
General helpAtthetoprightcornerofthemenuscreenisabriefdescriptionoftheselecteditem.Use<F12>keytocapturetheBIOSscreenandsaveittotheremovablestoragedevice.
Configuration fieldsThesefieldsshowthevaluesforthemenuitems.Ifanitemisuser‑configurable,youcanchangethevalueofthefieldoppositetheitem.Youcannotselectanitemthatisnotuser‑configurable.
Aconfigurablefieldishighlightedwhenselected.Tochangethevalueofafield,selectitandpress<Enter>todisplayalistofoptions.
Last Modified buttonThisbuttonshowstheitemsthatyoulastmodifiedandsavedinBIOSSetup.
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2.2.3 QFan ControlTheQFanControlallowsyoutosetafanprofileormanuallyconfiguretheoperatingspeedofyourCPUandchassisfans.
Click to select a fan to be configured
Click to undo the changes
Click to apply the fan setting Click to
go back to main menu
Select a profile to apply to your fans
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Configuring fans manuallySelectManualfromthelistofprofilestomanuallyconfigureyourfans’operatingspeed.
Toconfigureyourfans:
1. Selectthefanthatyouwanttoconfigureandtoviewitscurrentstatus.
2. Clickanddragthespeedpointstoadjustthefans’operatingspeed.
3. ClickApplytosavethechangesthenclickExit (ESC).
Speed pointsClick to manually configure your fans
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2.2.4 EZ Tuning WizardEZTuningWizardallowsyoutooverclockyourCPUandDRAM,computerusage,andCPUfantotheirbestsettings.YoucanalsoeasilysetRAIDinyoursystemusingthisfeature.
Tuning your system settingsTotuneyoursettings:
1. Press<F11>onyourkeyboardorclick fromtheBIOSscreentoopenEZTuningWizardscreen,thenclickNext.
2. SelectaPCscenarioDaily Computingor Gaming/Media Editing,thenclickNext.
3. SelecttheCPUfantype(Box cooler,Tower cooler,orWater cooler)thatyouinstalledthenclickNext.
IfyouarenotsureoftheCPUfantype,clickI’m not sure.ThesystemautomaticallydetectstheCPUfantype.
4. ClickNextthenclickYes toconfirmauto‑tuning.
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Creating RAIDTocreateRAID:
1. Press<F11>onyourkeyboardorclick fromtheBIOSscreentoopenEZTuningWizardscreen.
2. ClickRAIDthenclickNext.
• EnsurethatyourHDDshavenoexistingRAIDvolumes.
• EnsuretoconnectyourHDDstoIntel®SATAconnectors.
3. TheavailableHDDsdisplay.ClickNexttocontinue.
4. SelectthetypeofstorageforyourRAIDEasy BackuporSuper Speed,thenclickNext.
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a. ForEasyBackup,selectfromEasy Backup (RAID1)orEasy Backup (RAID10) thenclickNext.
YoucanonlyselectEasyBackup(RAID10)ifyouconnectfour(4)HDDs.
5. AfterselectingthetypeofRAID,clickYestocontinuetheRAIDsetup.
6. AftertheRAIDsetupisdone,clickYestoexitthesetupthenclickOKtoresetyoursystem.
b. ForEasyBackup,selectfromSuper Speed (RAID0)orSuper Speed (RAID5) thenclickNext.
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2.3 My FavoritesMyFavoritesisyourpersonalspacewhereyoucaneasilysaveandaccessyourfavorite
BIOSitems.
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Adding items to My FavoritesToaddBIOSitems:
1. Press<F3>onyourkeyboardorclick fromtheBIOSscreentoopenSetupTreeMapscreen.
2. OntheSetupTreeMapscreen,selecttheBIOSitemsthatyouwanttosaveinMyFavoritesscreen.
3. Selectanitemfrommainmenupanel,thenclickthesubmenuthatyouwanttosaveasfavoritefromthesubmenupanelandclick .
YoucannotaddthefollowingitemstoMyFavoriteitems:
• User‑manageditemssuchaslanguageandbootorder
4. ClickExit (ESC)orpress<esc>keytocloseSetupTreeMapscreen.
5. GotoMyFavoritesmenutoviewthesavedBIOSitems.
Main menu panel
Submenu panel
Selected shortcut items
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2.4.1 System Language [English]AllowsyoutochoosetheBIOSlanguageversionfromtheoptions.Configurationoptions:[English] [Español][Русский][한국어]
2.4.2 SecurityTheSecuritymenuitemsallowyoutochangethesystemsecuritysettings.
• IfyouhaveforgottenyourBIOSpassword,erasetheCMOSRealTimeClock(RTC)RAMtocleartheBIOSpassword.Seesection1.6 JumpersforinformationonhowtoerasetheRTCRAM.
• TheAdministratororUser PassworditemsontopofthescreenshowthedefaultNot Installed.Afteryousetapassword,theseitemsshowInstalled.
2.4 Main menuTheMainmenuscreenappearswhenyouentertheAdvancedModeoftheBIOSSetupprogram.TheMainmenuprovidesyouanoverviewofthebasicsysteminformation,andallowsyoutosetthesystemdate,time,language,andsecuritysettings.
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Administrator PasswordIfyouhavesetanadministratorpassword,werecommendthatyouentertheadministratorpasswordforaccessingthesystem.
To set an administrator password:
1. SelecttheAdministrator Passworditemandpress<Enter>.
2. FromtheCreate New Passwordbox,keyinapassword,thenpress<Enter>.
3. Confirmthepasswordwhenprompted.
To change an administrator password:
1. SelecttheAdministrator Passworditemandpress<Enter>.
2. FromtheEnter Current Passwordbox,keyinthecurrentpassword,thenpress<Enter>.
3. FromtheCreate New Passwordbox,keyinanewpassword,thenpress<Enter>.
4. Confirmthepasswordwhenprompted.
Tocleartheadministratorpassword,followthesamestepsasinchanginganadministratorpassword,butpress<Enter>whenpromptedtocreate/confirmthepassword.Afteryouclearthepassword,theAdministrator PassworditemontopofthescreenshowsNot Installed.
User PasswordIfyouhavesetauserpassword,youmustentertheuserpasswordforaccessingthesystem.TheUser PassworditemontopofthescreenshowsthedefaultNot Installed.Afteryousetapassword,thisitemshowsInstalled.
To set a user password:
1. SelecttheUser Passworditemandpress<Enter>.
2. FromtheCreate New Passwordbox,keyinapassword,thenpress<Enter>.
3. Confirmthepasswordwhenprompted.
To change a user password:
1. SelecttheUser Passworditemandpress<Enter>.
2. FromtheEnter Current Passwordbox,keyinthecurrentpassword,thenpress<Enter>.
3. FromtheCreate New Passwordbox,keyinanewpassword,thenpress<Enter>.
4. Confirmthepasswordwhenprompted.
Tocleartheuserpassword,followthesamestepsasinchangingauserpassword,butpress<Enter>whenpromptedtocreate/confirmthepassword.Afteryouclearthepassword,theUser PassworditemontopofthescreenshowsNot Installed.
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2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutoselecttheCPUoverclockingoptionstoachievethedesiredCPUinternalfrequency.Selectanyofthesepresetoverclockingconfigurationoptions:
[Auto] Loadstheoptimalsettingsforthesystemautomatically.
[Manual] AllowsyoutoassigntheBCLK(baseclock)frequencymanually.
• ForH170M‑PLUS,thisitemappearsonlywhenyouinstallX.M.P.DIMMstothemotherboard.
• ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheAi Overclocking Tunerto[Manual].
2.5 Ai Tweaker menuTheAiTweakermenuitemsallowyoutoconfigureoverclocking‑relateditems.
BecautiouswhenchangingthesettingsoftheAiTweakermenuitems.Incorrectfieldvaluescancausethesystemtomalfunction.
TheconfigurationoptionsforthissectionvarydependingontheCPUandDIMMmodelyouinstalledonthemotherboard.
ScrolldowntodisplayotherBIOSitems.
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BCLK Frequency [Auto]ThisitemappearsonlywhenyousetAi Overclock Tunerto[Manual]andallowsyoutosettheBCLK(baseclock)frequencytoenhancethesystemperformance.Usethe<+>/<‑>toadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom40.0MHzto500.0MHz.
WerecommendyoutosetthevaluebasedontheCPUspecification,ashighBCLKfrequenciesmaydamagetheCPUpermanently.
BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutoenhancetheBCLKoverclockingcapabilityorreducetheEMI(electromagneticdisturbance)generatedbytheBCLK.Setthisitemto[Enabled]forEMIreduction,orsetthisitemto[Disabled]toenhanceBCLKoverclocking.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Disabled][Enabled]
2.5.2 CPU Core Ratio [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutosettheCPUcoreratiolimitpercoreorsynchronizeautomaticallytoallcores.Configurationoptions:[Auto][SyncAllCores][PerCore]
WhentheCPU Core Ratioissetto[Sync All Cores]or[Per Core],thefollowingitemsappear.
1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]Select[Auto]toapplytheCPUdefaultTurboRatiosettingormanuallyassigna1‑CoreLimitvaluethatmustbehigherthanorequaltothe2‑CoreRatioLimit.
2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]Select[Auto]toapplytheCPUdefaultTurboRatiosettingormanuallyassigna2‑CoreLimitvaluethatmustbehigherthanorequaltothe3‑CoreRatioLimit.
Ifyouassignavaluefor2‑CoreRatioLimit,donotsetthe1‑CoreRatioLimitto [Auto].
3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]Select[Auto]toapplytheCPUdefaultTurboRatiosettingormanuallyassigna3‑CoreLimitvaluethatmustbehigherthanorequaltothe4‑CoreRatioLimit.
Ifyouassignavaluefor3‑CoreRatioLimit,donotsetthe1‑CoreRatioLimitand2‑CoreRatioLimitto[Auto].
4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]Select [Auto]toapplytheCPUdefaultTurboRatiosettingormanuallyassigna4‑CoreLimitvaluethatmustbehigherthanorequaltothe3‑CoreRatioLimit.
Ifyouassignavaluefor4‑CoreRatioLimit,donotsetthe1‑CoreRatioLimit,2‑CoreRatioLimit,and3‑CoreRatioto[Auto].
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2.5.3 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled]AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheOddRatioMode,whichprovidesbettergranularity.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
2.5.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto]Thisitemallowsyoutosetthememoryoperatingfrequency.TheconfigurableoptionsvarywiththeBCLK(baseclock)frequencysetting.Selecttheautomodetoapplytheoptimizedsetting.Configurationoptions:[DDR4‑800MHz][DDR4‑933MHz][DDR4‑1066MHz][DDR4‑1200MHz][DDR4‑1333MHz][DDR4‑1400MHz][DDR4‑1500MHz][DDR4‑1600MHz][DDR4‑1700MHz][DDR4‑1733MHz][DDR4‑1800MHz][DDR4‑1866MHz][DDR4‑1900MHz][DDR4‑2000MHz][DDR4‑2100MHz][DDR4‑2133MHz][DDR4‑2200MHz][DDR4‑2266MHz][DDR4‑2300MHz][DDR4‑2400MHz][DDR4‑2500MHz][DDR4‑2533MHz][DDR4‑2600MHz][DDR4‑2666MHz][DDR4‑2700MHz][DDR4‑2800MHz][DDR4‑2900MHz][DDR4‑2933MHz][DDR4‑3000MHz][DDR4‑3066MHz][DDR4‑3100MHz][DDR4‑3200MHz][DDR4‑3333MHz][DDR4‑3466MHz][DDR4‑3600MHz][DDR4‑3733MHz][DDR4‑3866MHz][DDR4‑4000MHz][DDR4‑4133MHz][DDR4‑4266MHz]
Selectingaveryhighmemoryfrequencymaycausethesystemtobecomeunstable!Ifthishappens,reverttothedefaultsetting.
2.5.5 GPU Boost [Keep Current Settings]EnablethisitemtoacceleratetheintegratedGPUforextremegraphicsperformance.Configurationoptions:[KeepCurrentSettings][Enabled]
2.5.6 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]ASUSEPU(EnergyProcessingUnit)setstheCPUinitsminimumpowerconsumptionsettings.EnablethisitemtosetlowerCPUVCCINandVcorevoltagesandachievethebestenergysavingcondition.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
2.5.7 CPU SVID Support [Auto]DisablingSVIDSupportstopstheprocessorfromcommmunicatingwiththeexternalvoltageregulator.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Disabled][Enabled]
2.5.8 DRAM Timing ControlThesubitemsinthismenuallowyoutosettheDRAMtimingcontrolfeatures.Usethe<+>and<‑>keystoadjustthevalue.Torestorethedefaultsetting,type[auto]usingthekeyboardandpressthe<Enter>key.
Changingthevaluesinthismenumaycausethesystemtobecomeunstable!Ifthishappens,reverttothedefaultsettings.
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2.5.9 DIGI+ VRM
CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]Load‑lineisdefinedbyIntelVRMspecificationandaffectstheCPUpowervoltage.TheCPUworkingvoltagewilldecreaseproportionallydependingontheCPUloading.Higherlevelsoftheload‑linecalibrationcangetahighervoltageandabetteroverclockingperformancebutincreasestheCPUandVRMthermal.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Level1‑8]
TheboostedperformancemayvarydependingontheCPUspecification.Donotremovethethermalmodule.
CPU Current Capability [Auto]Allowsyoutoconfigurethetotalpowerrange,andextendstheoverclockingfrequencyrangesimultaneously.Configurationoptions:[Auto][100%][110%][120%][130%][140%]
Chooseahighervaluewhenoverclocking,orunderahighCPUloadingforextrapower
support.
CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto]ThisitemaffectstheVRMtransientresponsespeedandthecomponentthermalproduction.Select[Manual]toconfigureahigherfrequencyforaquickertransientresponsespeed.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Manual]
DONOTremovethethermalmodule.Thethermalconditionsshouldbemonitored.
ThefollowingitemappearsonlywhenyousettheCPU VRM Switching Frequencyto[Manual].
Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250]
Thisitemallowsyoutosetahigherfrequencyforaquickertransientresponsespeed.Usethe<+>and<‑>keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom300KHzto600KHzwitha50KHzinterval.
CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]DIGI+VRMDutycontroladjuststhecurrentandthermalconditionsofeverycomponent’sphase.
[T.Probe]SelecttomaintaintheVRMthermalbalance.
[Extreme]SelecttomaintainthecurrentVRMbalance.
CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutosetthepowerphasecontroloftheCPU.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Standard][Optimized][Extreme][PowerPhaseResponse]
DONOTremovethethermalmodulewhensettingthisitemto[Power Phase Response].Thethermalconditionsshouldbemonitored.
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ThefollowingitemappearsonlywhenyousettheCPU Power Phase Controlto[Power Phase Response].
Power Phase Response [Fast]
ThisitemallowsyoutosetafasterphaseresponsefortheCPUtoincreasesystemperformanceortoslowerphaseresponsetodecreaseDRAMpowerefficiency.Configurationoptions:[UltraFast][Fast][Medium][Regular]
CPU Graphics Load-line Calibration [Auto]Theload‑lineisdefinedbytheIntelVRMspecificationandaffectstheGTpowervoltage.TheGTworkingvoltagewilldecreaseproportionallydependingontheGTloading.Higherlevelsoftheload‑linecalibrationcangetahighervoltageandabetteroverclockingperformancebutincreasetheGTandVRMthermalproductionSelectfromlevel1to8toadjusttheGTpowervoltagefrom0%to100%.
TheboostedperformancemayvarydependingontheGTspecification.Donotremovethethermalmodule.
CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutoadjustthetotalpowerrangeforGToverclocking.Ahighervalueprovidesawidertotalpowerrangeandextendstheoverclockingfrequencyrangesimultaneously.Configurationoptions:[Auto][100%][110%][120%][130%][140%]
Chooseahighervaluewhenoverclocking,orunderahighGTloadingforextrapowersupport.
CPU Graphics [Auto]ThisitemaffectstheGTtransientresponsespeedandthecomponentthermalproduction.Select[Manual]toconfigureahigherfrequencyforaquickertransientresponsespeed.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Manual]
DONOTremovethethermalmodule.Thethermalconditionsshouldbemonitored.
ThefollowingitemappearsonlywhenyousettheCPU Graphicsto[Manual].
Fixed VCCGT Switching Frequency (KHz) [250]
Thisitemallowsyoutosetahigherfrequencyforaquickertransientresponsespeed.Usethe<+>and<‑>keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom300KHzto600KHzwitha50KHzinterval.
GT Power Duty Control [T.Probe]Thisitemadjuststhecurrentandthermalconditionsofeverycomponent’sphase.
[T.Probe]SelecttomaintaintheVRMthermalbalance.
[Extreme]SelecttomaintainthecurrentVRMbalance.
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GT Power Phase Control [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutosetthepowerphasecontroloftheCPU.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Standard][Optimized][Extreme][PowerPhaseResponse]
DONOTremovethethermalmodulewhensettingthisitemto[Power Phase Response].Thethermalconditionsshouldbemonitored.
ThefollowingitemappearsonlywhenyousettheGT Power Phase Controlto[Power Phase Response].
Power Phase Response [Fast]
Select[UltraFast]forafasterpowerphaseresponse.Thereactiontimewillbelongerwhen[Regular]isselected.Configurationoptions:[UltraFast][Fast][Medium][Regular]
2.5.10 Internal CPU Power ManagementThesubitemsinthismenuallowyoutosettheCPUratioandtheirfeatures.
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled]Thisitemallowstheoperatingsystemtodynamicallyadjusttheprocessorvoltageandcoresfrequency,resultingtoadecreasedaveragepowerconsumptionanddecreasedaverageheatproduction.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]Thisitemallowsyoutoenableyourcoreprocessor’sspeedtorunfasterthanthebaseoperatingfrequencywhenitisbelowoperatingpower,currentandtemperaturespecificationlimit.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheTurboModeto[Enabled].
Turbo Mode Parameters
Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]
AllowsyoutolimittheTurboRatio’stimedurationthatexceedstheTDP(ThermalDesignPower)formaximumperformance.Usethe<+>or<‑>keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom1Wto4095W.
Package Power Time Window [Auto]
AlsoknownasPowerLimit1,thisitemallowsyoutomaintainthetimewindowforTurboRatiooverTDP(ThermalDesignPower).Usethe<+>or<‑>keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom1to127inseconds.
Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]
AlsoknownasPowerLimit2,thisitemallowsyoutoproviderapidprotectionwhenthepackagepowerexceedsthePowerLimit1.Usethe<+>or<‑>keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom1Wto4095W.
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IA AC Load Line [Auto]
ThisitemallowsyoutosettheACloadlinedefinedin1/100mOhms.Usethe<+>and<‑>keystoadjustthevalue.Configurationoptions:[Auto][0.01]‑[62.49]
IA DC Load Line [Auto]
ThisitemallowsyoutosettheDCloadlinedefinedin1/100mOhms.Usethe<+>and<‑>keystoadjustthevalue.Configurationoptions:[Auto][0.01]‑[62.49]
2.5.11 CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. [Auto]AllowsyoutoconfigureahigherCPUcore/cachecurrentlimittopreventafrequencyorpowerthrottlingwhenoverclocking.
2.5.12 CPU Graphics Current Limit Max. [Auto]AllowsyoutoconfigureahigherCPUgraphicscurrentlimittopreventafrequencyorpowerthrottlingwhenoverclocking.
2.5.13 Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]AllowsyoutoconfiguretheminimumpossibleCPUcacheratio.
2.5.14 Max. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]AllowsyoutoconfigurethemaximumpossibleCPUcacheratio.
2.5.15 Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto]AllowsyoutoconfigurethemaximumCPUgraphicsratio.
2.5.16 CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutoconfiguretheamountofvoltagefedtotheCPUcores.IncreasethevoltagewhensettingahighCoreFrequencyvalue.Configurationoptions:[Auto][ManualMode][OffsetMode][AdaptiveMode]
• ThefollowingitemappearsonlywhenyousettheCPU Core/Cache Voltageto[Manual Mode].
• [Adaptive Mode]isavailableforsomespecificCPUtypes.
CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto]AllowsyoutosettheCPUCoreVoltageoverride.Usethe<+>or<‑>keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.600Vto1.700Vwitha0.005Vinterval.
ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheCPU Core/Cache Voltageto[Offset Mode] or[Adaptive Mode].
Offset Mode Sign [+][+] Tooffsetthevoltagebyapositivevalue.
[–] Tooffsetthevoltagebyanegativevalue.
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ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheCPU Core/Cache Voltageto[Offset Mode] or[Adaptive Mode].
Offset Mode Sign [+][+] Tooffsetthevoltagebyapositivevalue.
[–] Tooffsetthevoltagebyanegativevalue.
CPU Core Voltage Offset [Auto]Usethe<+>or<‑>keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.001Vto0.999Vwitha0.001Vinterval.
2.5.17 DRAM Voltage [Auto]AllowsyoutosettheDRAMVoltageforthesytemmemory.Thevaluesrangefrom1.000Vto1.800Vwitha0.005Vinterval.
2.5.18 CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto]AllowsyoutosetthevaluefortheVCCIOvoltage.Thevaluesrangefrom0.700Vto1.585Vwitha0.005Vinterval.
2.5.19 CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto]AllowsyoutosetthevaluefortheCPUsystemagentvoltage.Usethe<+>or<‑>keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.700Vto1.685Vwitha0.005Vinterval.
2.5.20 CPU Graphics Voltage Mode [Auto]AllowsyoutoselecttheCPUgraphicsvoltagemode.
[ManualMode] Allowsyoutodefinethevalue.
[OffsetMode] ThevalueissetbySVID.
ThefollowingitemappearsonlywhenyousettheCPU Graphics Voltage Mode to[Manual Mode].
CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto]AllowsyoutosettheCPUGraphicsVoltageoverride.Usethe<+>or<‑>keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.600Vto1.700Vwitha0.005Vinterval.
ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheCPU Graphics Voltage Modeto[Offset Mode].
Offset Mode Sign [+][+] Tooffsetthevoltagebyapositivevalue.
[–] Tooffsetthevoltagebyanegativevalue.
CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto]Usethe<+>or<‑>keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.001Vto0.635Vwitha0.005Vinterval.
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2.5.21 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] AllowsyoutosetthePlatformControllerHubvoltage.Usethe<+>or<‑>keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom1.0Vto1.15Vwitha0.05Vinterval.
Thesystemmayneedbettercoolingsystemtoworkstablyunderhighvoltagesettings.
2.5.22 DRAM REF Voltage Control [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutosettheDRAMreferencevoltageonthecontrollinesfromthememorybus.Youcanusethe<+>or<‑>keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.39500Vto0.63000Vwitha0.00500Vinterval.
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto]AllowsyoutosettheDRAMDATAREFVoltageonCHA.Thevaluesrangefrom0.39500xto0.63000xwitha0.00500xinterval
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB [Auto]AllowsyoutosettheDRAMDATAREFVoltageonCHB.Thevaluesrangefrom0.39500xto0.63000xwitha0.00500xinterval
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM0 Rank0 BL0~BL7 [Auto]AllowsyoutosettheDRAMDATAREFVoltageonCHADIMM0Rank0BL1~BL7.
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM0 Rank1 BL0~BL7 [Auto]AllowsyoutosettheDRAMDATAREFVoltageonCHADIMM0Rank1BL1~BL7.
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM1 Rank0 BL0~BL7 [Auto]AllowsyoutosettheDRAMDATAREFVoltageonCHADIMM1Rank0BL1~BL7.
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA DIMM1 Rank1 BL0~BL7 [Auto]AllowsyoutosettheDRAMDATAREFVoltageonCHADIMM1Rank1BL1~BL7.
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM0 Rank0 BL0~BL7 [Auto]AllowsyoutosettheDRAMDATAREFVoltageonCHBDIMM0Rank0BL1~BL7.
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM0 Rank1 BL0~BL7 [Auto]AllowsyoutosettheDRAMDATAREFVoltageonCHBDIMM0Rank1BL1~BL7.
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM1 Rank0 BL0~BL7 [Auto]AllowsyoutosettheDRAMDATAREFVoltageonCHBDIMM1Rank0BL1~BL7.
DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB DIMM1 Rank1 BL0~BL7 [Auto]AllowsyoutosettheDRAMDATAREFVoltageonCHBDIMM1Rank1BL1~BL7.
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2.6 Advanced menuTheAdvancedmenuitemsallowyoutochangethesettingsfortheCPUandothersystemdevices.
BecautiouswhenchangingthesettingsoftheAdvancedmenuitems.Incorrectfieldvaluescancausethesystemtomalfunction.
2.6.1 CPU ConfigurationTheitemsinthismenushowtheCPU‑relatedinformationthattheBIOSautomaticallydetects.
TheitemsshowninsubmenumaybedifferentduetotheCPUyouinstalled.
Hyper-threading [Enabled]TheIntelHyper‑ThreadingTechnologyallowsahyper‑threadingprocessortoappearastwologicalprocessorstotheoperatingsystem,allowingtheoperatingsystemtoscheduletwothreadsorprocessessimultaneously.
[Enabled] Twothreadsperactivatedcoreareenabled.
[Disabled] Onlyonethreadperactivatedcoreisenabled.
Active Processor Cores [All]ThisitemallowsyoutoselectthenumberofCPUcorestoactivateineachprocessorpackage.Configurationoptions:[All][1][2][3]
ForsomeCPUtypes,only[All]and[1]appear.
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Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]Whensetto[Enabled],aVMMcanutilizetheadditionalhardwarecapabilitiesprovidedbyVanderpoolTechnology.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]ThisitemallowstheCPUtoprefetchcommandsanddataintheL2cache,reducestheDRAMloadingtimeandimprovesthesystemperformance.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled]Thisitemallowsthemidlevelcache(L2)toprefetchadjacentcachelines,reducingtheDRAMloadingtimeandimprovesthesystemperformance.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Boot Performance Mode [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutoselecttheCPUperformancestateduringsystembootbeforetheoperatingsystemtakescontrol.TheCPUrunsataselectedperformanceratiobasedonCPUconfiguration.Configurationoptions:[MaxBattery][MaxNon‑TurboPerformance][TurboPerformance][Auto]
CPU Power Management Configuration
Intel® SpeedStep™ [Enabled]
Thisitemallowsmorethantwofrequencyratestobesupported.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
ThisitemallowsyoutoautomaticallysettheCPUcorestorunfasterthanthebaseoperatingfrequencywhenitisbelowtheoperatingpower,currentandtemperaturespecificationlimit.Configurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
TurboModeisonlyavailableonselectedCPUmodelsonly.
CPU C-States [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutosetthepowersavingoftheCPUstates.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Disabled][Enabled]
ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheCPUC‑Statesto[Enabled].
Enhanced C states [Enabled]ThisitemallowsyourCPUtoreducepowerconsumptionwhenthesystemisinidlemode.Configurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
CPU C3/C6 Report [Enabled]AllowsyoutodisableorenabletheCPUC3/C6reporttoOS.Configurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
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Package C State Limit [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutosettheaC‑statesupportfortheCPUpackage.Configurationoptions:[Auto][C0/C1][C2][C3][C6][C7][C7s]
CFG Lock [Enabled]ThisitemallowsyoutoconfigureMSR0xE2[15],CFGlockbit.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
2.6.2 Platform Misc ConfigurationTheitemsinthismenuallowyoutoconfiguretheplatform‑relatedfeatures.
PCI-E Native Power Management [Disabled]ThisitemallowsyoutoenhancethepowersavingfeatureofPCIExpressandperformASPMoperationsintheoperatingsystem.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
ThefollowingitemappearsonlywhenyousetthePCIExpressNativePowerManagementto [Enabled].
Native ASPM [Disabled]
[Enabled] Windows®VistaOScontrolstheASPM(activestatepowermanagement)supportfordevices.
[Disabled] BIOScontrolstheASPMsupportforthedevice.
PCH - PCI Express options
DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]ThisitemallowsyoutocontroltheActiveStatePowerManagementonbothNB(NorthBridge)sideandSB(SouthBridge)sideoftheDMILink.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
ASPM Support [Disabled]ThisitemallowsyoutoselecttheASPMstateforenergy‑savingconditions.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][L0s][L1][L0sL1][Auto]
SA - PCI Express options
DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]ThisitemallowsyoutocontroltheActiveStatePowerManagementonbothCPUandPCH(platformcontrollerhub)BothDMIlinkASPMcontrolitemsoftheCPUandPCHsidesmustbeenabledfortheASPMtotakeeffect.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][L1]
PEG ASPM [Disabled]ThisitemallowsyoutoselecttheASPMstateforenergy‑savingconditions,orusetheASUSoptimizedenergysavingprofile.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Auto][ASPML0s][ASPML1][ASPML0sL1]
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2.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration
VT-d [Enabled]AllowsyoutoenableordisableVT‑dfunctiononMCH.Configurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
Graphics ConfigurationAllowsyoutoselectaprimarydisplayfromCPU,PCIEandPCIgraphicaldevices.
Primary Display [Auto]
AllowsyoutoselecttheprimarydisplayfromCPU,PCIEandPCIgraphicsdevices.Configurationoptions:[Auto][CPUGraphics][PCIE]
iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]
Thisitemallowsyoutoempowerbothintegratedanddiscretegraphicsdevicesforthemulti‑monitoroutput.TheCPUgraphicssharedsystemmemorysizeisfixedat64MB.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
DVMT Pre-Allocated [32M]
AllowsyoutoselectDVMT5.0Pre‑Allocated(Fixed)GraphicsMemorysizeusedbytheInternalGraphicsDevice.
DVMT Total Gfx Mem [256M]
AllowsyoutoselectDVMT5.0TotalGraphicMemorysizeusedbytheInternalGraphicsDevice.
DMI/OPI ConfigurationThisitemallowsyoutocontrolvariousDMI(directmediainterface)torunatPCI‑E2.0speed.
DMI Max Link Speed [Gen2]
AllowsyoutoconfiguretheDMIspeed.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Gen1][Gen2][Gen3]
PEG Port ConfigurationAllowsyoutoconfigurethePEGPortsettings.
PCIEx16_1 Link Speed [Auto]
AllowsyoutoconfigurethePCIEx16speedforslot1.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Gen1][Gen2][Gen3]
Memory ConfigurationAllowsyoutoconfigurethememoryconfigurationparameters.
Memory Remap [Enabled]
Setthisitemto[Enabled]tosupportDRAMaddressremappingfor64‑bitoperatingsystems.Configurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
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2.6.4 PCH-IO ConfigurationThisitemallowsyoutoconfigurethePCIExpressconfigurationsettings.
PCI Express ConfigurationAllowsyoutoconfigurePCIExpresssettings.
PCIe Speed [Auto]
AllowsyoutoconfigurethePCIespeed.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Gen1][Gen2][Gen3]
2.6.5 SATA ConfigurationWhileenteringSetup,theBIOSautomaticallydetectsthepresenceofSATAdevices.TheSATAPortitemsshowNot PresentifnoSATAdeviceisinstalledtothecorrespondingSATAport.
SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]EnablesordisablesonboardtheSATAdevice.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]AllowsyoutosettheSATAconfiguration.
[AHCI] Setto[AHCI]whenyouwanttheSATAharddiskdrivestousetheAHCI(AdvancedHostControllerInterface).TheAHCIallowstheonboardstoragedrivertoenableadvancedSerialATAfeaturesthatincreasesstorageperformanceonrandomworkloadsbyallowingthedrivetointernallyoptimizetheorderofcommands.
[RAID] Setto[RAIDMode]whenyouwanttocreateaRAIDconfigurationfromtheSATAharddiskdrives.
ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheSATAModeSelectionto[RAID].
CR#1/2/3 RST Pcie Storage Remapping [Disabled]
ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisabletheRSTPcieStorageRemappingfeature.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Disabled][Enabled]
Alternate ID [Disabled]
ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisablethereportforthealternatedeviceID.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Disabled][Enabled]
SMART Self TestThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisabletheSMARTSelfTestonallHDDsduringPOST.
SATA6G_1/2/3/4/5/6 (Gray) [Enabled]Allowsyoutoenable/disabletheSATA6G_1/2/3/4/5/6port.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Hot Plug [Disabled]Theseitemsallowyoutoenable/disableSATAHotPlugSupport.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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2.6.6 USB ConfigurationTheitemsinthismenuallowyoutochangetheUSB‑relatedfeatures.
TheUSB Devices itemshowstheauto‑detectedvalues.IfnoUSBdeviceisdetected,theitemshowsNone.
Legacy USB Support [Enabled][Enabled] YoursystemsupportstheUSBdevicesinlegacyoperatingsystems.
[Disabled] YourUSBdevicescanbeusedforBIOSsetuponlyandcannotberecognizedinthebootdeviceslist.
[Auto] YoursystemautomaticallydetectsthepresenceofUSBdevicesatstartup.IfanyUSBdevicesaredetected,thelegacyUSBsupportisenabled.
XHCI Hand-off [Disabled][Enabled] EnablesthesupportforoperatingsystemswithoutanXHCIhand‑off
feature.
[Disabled] DisablestheXHCIHand‑offsupport.
USB Port Disable OverrideAllowsyoutoselectivelyenable/disablethecorrespondingUSBportfromreportingaDeviceConnectiontothecontroller.
USB_C1 [Enabled]
Allowsyoutoenable/disableUSB_C1port.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
USB_1112/1314 [Enabled]
Allowsyoutoenable/disableUSB_1112/1314port.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
USB3_12/34/78 [Enabled]
Allowsyoutoenable/disableUSB3_12/34/78port.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration
HD Audio Controller [Enabled][Enabled] EnablestheHDAudioDevice.
[Disabled] DisablestheHDAudioDevice.
ThefollowingitemappearsonlywhenyousettheHD Audio Controller itemto[Enabled].
Front Panel Type [HD]
Allowsyoutosetthefrontpanelaudioconnector(AAFP)modetolegacyAC’97orhigh‑definitionaudiodependingontheaudiostandardthatthefrontpanelaudiomodulesupports.[HD] Setsthefrontpanelaudioconnector(AAFP)modetohighdefinition
audio.
[AC97] Setsthefrontpanelaudioconnector(AAFP)modetolegacyAC’97
SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]
[SPDIF] SetstoanSPDIFaudiooutput.[HDMI] SetstoanHDMIaudiooutput.
M.2 and SATA Express SATA Mode Configuration [SATA Express]M.2sharesSATAmodewithSATAExpress.ThisitemallowsyoutochangetheSATAmodebeforeyouinstallM.2SATAdevice.
[SATAExpress] SATAmodewillbeswitchedtoSATAExpress.M.2canonlysupportPCIEdevices.
[M.2] SATAmodewillbeswitchedtoM.2.SATAExpesscanonlysupportPCIEdevice.
Intel LAN Controller [Enabled][Enabled] EnablestheIntelLANcontroller.
[Disabled] Disablesthecontroller.
Intel PXE Option ROM [Off]Thisitemappearsonlywhenyousetthepreviousitemto[Enabled]andallowsyoutoenableordisablethePXEOptionRomoftheIntelLANcontroller.Configurationoptions:[On][Off]
Serial Port ConfigurationThesub‑itemsinthismenuallowyoutosettheserialportconfiguration.
Serial Port [On]
Allowsyoutoenableordisabletheserialport(COM).Configurationoptions:[On][Off]
Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]
ThisitemappearsonlywhenyousettheSerial Portto[Enabled]andallowsyoutoselecttheSerialPortbaseaddress.Configurationoptions:[IO=3F8h;IRQ=4][IO=2F8h;IRQ=3][IO=3E8h;IRQ=4][IO=2E8h;IRQ=3]
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Parallel Port ConfigurationThesub‑itemsinthismenuallowyoutosettheparallelportconfiguration.
Parallel Port [On]
Allowsyoutoenableordisabletheparallelport(LPT/LPTE).Configurationoptions:[On][Off]
ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheParallel Port Configuration itemto[Enabled].
Change Settings [Auto]
AllowsyoutoselectanoptimalsettingforSuperI/Odevices.Configurationoptions:[Auto][IO=378h;IRQ=5;][IO=378h;IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;][IO=278h;IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;][IO=3BCh;IRQ=5,6,7,9,10,11,12;]
Device Mode [STD Printer Mode]
AllowsyoutoselectthePrinterPortmode.Configurationoptions:[STDPrinterMode][SPPMode][EPP‑1.9andSPPMode][EPP‑1.7andSPPMode][ECPMode][ECPandEPP1.9Mode][ECPandEPP1.7Mode]
2.6.8 APM Configuration
ErP Ready [Disabled]AllowsBIOStoswitchoffsomepoweratS5togetthesystemreadyforErPrequirement.Whensetto[Enabled],allotherPMEoptionswillbeswitchedoff.Configurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
Deep S4 [Disabled]AllowsyoutoenableordisableenteringdeepS4sleepmode.ThesystemindeepS4statecanbewokenupviapowerbutton.Configurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off][PowerOn] ThesystemgoesintoonstateafteranACpowerloss.
[PowerOff] ThesystemgoesintooffstateafteranACpowerloss.
[LastState] Thesystemgoesintoeitherofforonstate,whateverthesystemstatewasbeforetheACpowerloss.
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled][Disabled] DisablesthePowerOnbyaPS/2keyboard.
[SpaceBar] SetstheSpaceBaronthePS/2keyboardtoturnonthesystem.
[Ctrl‑Esc] SetstheCtrl+EsckeyonthePS/2keyboardtoturnonthesystem.
[PowerKey] SetsPowerkeyonthePS/2keyboardtoturnonthesystem.ThisfeaturerequiresanATXpowersupplythatprovidesatleast1Aonthe+5VSBlead.
Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled]ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisabletheWake‑on‑LANfunctionoftheonboardLANcontrollerorotherinstalledPCIe/PCILANcards.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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Power On By Ring [Disabled][Disabled] DisablesRingtogenerateawakeevent.
[Enabled] EnablesRingtogenerateawakeevent.
Power On By RTC [Disabled][Disabled] DisablesRTCtogenerateawakeevent.
[Enabled] Whensetto[Enabled],theitemsRTC Alarm Date (Days)andHour/Minute/Secondwillbecomeuser‑configurablewithsetvalues.
2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration
Network Stack [Disabled]ThisitemallowsusertodisableorenabletheUEFInetworkstack.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Thefollowingtwoitemsappearonlywhenyousetthepreviousitemto[Enabled].
Intel(R) Rapid Storage TechnologyThesubitemsinthismenuallowtheusertomanageRAIDvolumesontheIntelRAIDcontroller.
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2.7 Monitor menuTheMonitormenudisplaysthesystemtemperature/powerstatus,andallowsyoutochangethefansettings.
ScrolldowntodisplaytheotherBIOSitems.
2.7.1 CPU/ MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]/ [Ignore]TheonboardhardwaremonitorautomaticallydetectsanddisplaystheCPUandmotherboardtemperatures.Select[Ignore]ifyoudonotwishtodisplaythedetectedtemperatures.
2.7.2 CPU Fan/ Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM]/ [Ignore]/ [N/A]
TheonboardhardwaremonitorautomaticallydetectsanddisplaystheCPUandchassisfan1/2speedsinrotationsperminute(RPM).Ifthefanisnotconnectedtothemotherboard,thefieldshowsN/A.Select[Ignore]ifyoudonotwishtodisplaythedetectedspeed.
2.7.3 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN), CPU Core Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
Theonboardhardwaremonitorautomaticallydetectsthevoltageoutputthroughtheonboardvoltageregulators.Select[Ignore]ifyoudonotwanttodetectthisitem.
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2.7.4 Q-Fan Configuration
Ofan TuningClickthisitemtoautomaticallydetectthelowestspeedandconfiguretheminimumdutycycleforeachfan.
CPU Q-Fan Control [PWM Mode][Disabled] DisablestheQ‑Fancontrol.
[PWMMode] EnablestheCPUQ‑FancontrolfeatureinPWMmodefor4‑pinCPUfan.
CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [200 RPM]ThisitemappearsonlywhenyouenabletheCPUQ‑FanControlfeatureandallowsyoutodisableorsettheCPUfanwarningspeed.Configurationoptions:[Ignore][100RPM][200RPM][300RPM][400RPM][500RPM]
CPU Fan Profile [Standard]ThisitemappearsonlywhenyouenabletheCPUQ‑FanControlfeatureandallowsyoutosettheappropriateperformanceleveloftheCPUfan.
[Standard] Setsto[Standard]tomaketheCPUfanautomaticallyadjustdependingontheCPUtemperature.
[Silent] Setsto[Silent]tominimizethefanspeedforquietCPUfanoperation.
[Turbo] Setsto[Turbo]toachievemaximumCPUfanspeed.
[Manual] Setsto[Manual]toassigndetailedfanspeedcontrolparameters.
ThefollowingfouritemsappearonlywhenyousetCPU Fan Profileto[Manual].
CPU Upper Temperature [70]
Usethe<+>and<‑>keystoadjusttheupperlimitoftheCPUtemperature.Thevaluesrangefrom25ºCto75ºC.CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Usethe<+>and<‑>keystoadjustthemaximumCPUfandutycycle.Thevaluesrangefrom20%to100%.WhentheCPUtemperaturereachestheupperlimit,theCPUfanwilloperateatthemaximumdutycycle.
CPU Middle Temperature [25]
Usethe<+>or<‑>keystosetthevalueforCPUMiddleTemperature.TherangeofthevaluesdependsontheCPUinstalled.
CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20]
Usethe<+>or<‑>keystoadjusttheCPUfanmiddledutycycle.Thevaluesrangefrom20%to100%.WhentheCPUtemperaturereachestheupperlimit,theCPUfanoperatesatthemaximumdutycycle.
CPU Lower Temperature [20]
Usethe<+>or<‑>keystoadjusttheCPUfan’slowertemperature.Thevaluesrangefrom20°Cto75°C.
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CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20]
Usethe<+>and<‑>keystoadjusttheminimumCPUfandutycycle.Thevaluesrangefrom20%to100%.WhentheCPUtemperatureisunderthelowerlimit,theCPUfanwilloperateattheminimumdutycycle.
2.7.5 Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode][PWMmode] EnablesthechassisQ‑FancontrolinPWMmodefor4‑pinchassisfan.
[DCmode] EnablesthechassisQ‑FancontrolinDCmodefor3‑pinchassisfan.
[Disabled] DisablesthechassisQ‑Fancontrolfeature.
ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheChassisFan1/2Q‑FanControlto[PWM Mode] or [DC Mode].
Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Source [CPU]Thisitemcontrolstheassignedfanaccordingtotheselectedtemperaturesource.Configurationoptions:[CPU][MB]
Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]Thisitemallowsyoutodisableorsetthechassisfanwarningspeed.Configurationoptions:[Ignore][200RPM][300RPM][400RPM][500RPM][600RPM]
Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile [Standard]Thisitemallowsyoutosettheappropriateperformancelevelofthechassisfan.
[Standard] Setsto[Standard]tomakethechassisfanautomaticallyadjustdependingonthechassistemperature.
[Silent] Setsto[Silent]tominimizethefanspeedforquietchassisfanoperation.
[Turbo] Setsto[Turbo]toachievemaximumchassisfanspeed.
[Manual] Setsto[Manual]toassigndetailedfanspeedcontrolparameters.
ThefollowingfouritemsappearonlywhenyousetChassis Fan 1/2 Profile to[Manual].
Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70]
Usethe<+>or<‑>keystoadjusttheupperlimitoftheCPUtemperature.Thevaluesrangefrom40°Cto75°C.
Chassis Fan 1/2 Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Usethe<+>or<‑>keystoadjustthemaximumchassisfandutycycle.Thevaluesrangefrom60%to100%.Whenthechassistemperaturereachestheupperlimit,thechassisfanwilloperateatthemaximumdutycycle.
Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Temperature [45]
Usethe<+>or<‑>keystosetthevalueforChassisFanMiddleTemperature.
Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60]
Usethe<+>or<‑>keystoadjustthechassisfanmiddledutycycle.Thevaluesrangefrom60%to100%.
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Chassis Fan 1/2 Lower Temperature [40]
Usethe<+>or<‑>keystoadjustthechassisfans’lowertemperature.Thevaluesrangefrom40°Cto75°C.
Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]
Usethe<+>or<‑>keystoadjusttheminimumchassisfandutycycle.Thevaluesrangefrom60%to100%.WhentheCPUtemperatureisunderthelowerlimit,thechassisfanoperatesattheminimumdutycycle.
2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [On]ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisabletheAntiSurgefunction.Configurationoptions:[On][Off]
2.8 Boot menuTheBootmenuitemsallowyoutochangethesystembootoptions.
ScrolldowntodisplaytheotherBIOSitems.
2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled][Enabled] Selecttoacceleratethebootspeed.
[Disabled] Selecttogobacktonormalbootspeed.
Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]ThisitemappearsonlywhenFast Bootissetto[Enabled].
[NormalBoot] ReturnstonormalbootonthenextbootafterACpowerloss.
[FastBoot] AcceleratesthebootspeedonthenextbootafterACpowerloss.
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2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto][Auto] AdjustslogoautomaticallybasedonWindows®displayrequrements.
[FullScreen] Maximizethebootlogosize.
[Disabled] HidethelogoduringPOST.
POST Delay Time [3 sec]ThisitemappearsonlywhenyousetBootLogoDisplayto[Auto]and[FullScreen].ThisitemallowsyoutoselectthedesiredadditionalPOSTwaitingtimetoeasilyentertheBIOSsetup.YoucanonlyexecutethePOSTdelaytimeduringNormalBoot.Thevaluesrangefrom0to10seconds.
Thisfeaturewillonlyworkundernormalboot.
2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [Enabled]Thisitemallowsyoutoenableordisablepower‑onstateoftheNumLock.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
2.8.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]Whenthisitemissetto[Enabled],thesystemwaitsfortheF1keytobepressedwhenerroroccurs.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][ForceBIOS] TheOptionROMMessageswillbeshownduringthePOST.
[KeepCurrent] OnlytheASUSlogowillbeshownduringthePOST.
2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled][Enabled] AllowstheoptionROMstotrapInterrupt19.
[Disabled] Disablesthisfunction.
2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode][AdvancedMode]ThisitemallowsyoutogotoAdvancedModeoftheBIOSafterPOST.
[EZMode] ThisitemallowsyoutogotoEZModeoftheBIOSafterPOST.
2.8.8 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)AllowsyoutoconfiguretheCSM(CompatibilitySupportModule)itemstofullysupportthevariousVGA,bootabledevices,andadd‑ondevicesforbettercompatibility.
Launch CSM [Enabled][Auto] Thesystemautomaticallydetectsthebootabledevicesandtheadd‑on
devices.
[Enabled] Forbettercompatibility,enabletheCSMtofullysupportthenon‑UEFIdriveradd‑ondevicesortheWindows®UEFImode.
[Disabled] DisabletheCSMtofullysupporttheWindows®SecurityUpdateandSecurityBoot.
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ThefollowingfouritemsappearwhenyousetLaunchCSMto[Enabled].
Boot Device Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM]Allowsyoutoselectthetypeofdevicesthatyouwanttobootup.Configurationoptions:[UEFIandLegacyOPROM][LegacyOPROMonly][UEFIonly]
Boot from Network Devices [Legacy Only]Allowsyoutoselectthetypeofnetworkdevicesthatyouwanttolaunch.Configurationoptions:[LegacyOnly][UEFIdriverfirst][Ignore]
Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy Only]Allowsyoutoselectthetypeofstoragedevicesthatyouwanttolaunch.Configurationoptions:[Legacynly][UEFIdriverfirst][Ignore]
Boot from PCI-E Expansion Devices [Legacy Only]AllowsyoutoselectthetypeofPCI‑Eexpansiondevicesthatyouwanttolaunch.Configurationoptions:[LegacyOnly][UEFIdriverfirst]
2.8.9 Secure BootAllowsyoutoconfiguretheWindows®SecureBootsettingsandmanageitskeystoprotectthesystemfromunauthorizedaccessandmalwaresduringPOST.
OS Type [Windows UEFI mode]Allowsyoutoselectyourinstalledoperatingsystem.
[WindowsUEFImode] Thisitemallowsyoutoselectyourinstalledoperatingsystem.ExecutetheMicrosoft®SecureBootcheck.OnlyselectthisoptionwhenbootingonWindows®UEFImodeorotherMicrosoft®SecureBootcompliantOS.
[OtherOS] GettheoptimizedfunctionwhenbootingonWindows®non‑UEFImode.Microsoft®SecureBootonlysupportsWindows®UEFImode.
Key ManagementThisallowsyoutomanagetheSecureBootkeys.
Install Default Secure Boot keys
ThisitemallowsyoutoimmediatelyloadthedefaultSecurityBootkeys,Platformkey(PK),Key‑exchangeKey(KEK),Signaturedatabase(db),andRevokedSignatures(dbx).WhenthedefaultSecurebootkeysareloaded,alltheSecureBootkeys’statewillchangefromUnloadedmodetoloadedmode.
Clear Secure Boot keys
ThisitemappearsonlywhenyouloadthedefaultSecureBootkeys.ThisitemallowsyoutoclearallthepreviouslyappliedSecureBootkeys.
Save Secure Boot Keys
ThisitemallowsyoutosavealltheSecureBootkeystoaUSBstoragedevice.
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PK Management
ThePlatformKey(PK)locksandsecuresthefirmwarefromanynon‑permissiblechanges.ThesystemverifiesthePKbeforeyoursystementerstheOS.
Set New KeyThisitemallowsyoutoloadthedownloadedPKfromaUSBstoragedevice.
ThePKfilemustbeformattedasaUEFIvariablestructurewithtime‑basedauthenticatedvariable.
Delete KeyThisitemallowsyoutodeletethePKfromyoursystem.OncethePKisdeleted,allthesystem’sSecureBootkeyswillnotbeactive.Configurationoptions:[Yes][No]
KEK Management
TheKEK(Key‑exchangeKeyorKeyEnrollmentKey)managestheSignaturedatabase(db)andRevokedSignaturedatabase(dbx).
Key‑exchangeKey(KEK)referstoMicrosoft®SecureBootKey‑EnrollmentKey(KEK).
Set New KeyAllowsyoutoloadthedownloadedKEKfromaUSBstoragedevice.
Append KeyAllowsyoutoloadtheadditionalKEKfromastoragedeviceforanadditionaldbanddbxloadedmanagement.
Delete KeyAllowsyoutodeletetheKEKfromyoursystem.Configurationoptions:[Yes][No]
TheKEKfilemustbeformattedasaUEFIvariablestructurewithtime‑basedauthenticatedvariable.
DB Management
Thedb(AuthorizedSignaturedatabase)liststhesignersorimagesofUEFIapplications,operatingsystemloaders,andUEFIdriversthatyoucanloadonthesinglecomputer.
Set New KeyAllowsyoutoloadthedownloadeddbfromaUSBstoragedevice.
Append KeyAllowsyoutoloadtheadditionaldbfromastoragedevicesothatmoreimagescanbeloadedsecurely.
Delete KeyAllowsyoutodeletethedbfilefromyoursystem.Configurationoptions:[Yes][No]
• TheDBfilemustbeformattedasaUEFIvariablestructurewithtime‑basedauthenticatedvariable.
• UEFIexecutablefilesincludeUEFIbootdevices,driversandapplications.
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dbx Management
Thedbx(RevokedSignaturedatabase)liststheforbiddenimagesofdbitemsthatarenolongertrustedandcannotbeloaded.
Set New KeyAllowsyoutoloadthedownloadeddbxfromaUSBstoragedevice.Configurationoptions:[Yes][No]
Append KeyAllowsyoutoloadtheadditionaldbxfromastoragedevicesothatmoredb’simagescannotbeloaded.
Delete KeyAllowsyoutodeletethedbxfilefromyoursystem.
TheDBXfilemustbeformattedasaUEFIvariablestructurewithtime‑basedauthenticatedvariable.
2.8.10 Boot Option PrioritiesTheseitemsspecifythebootdeviceprioritysequencefromtheavailabledevices.Thenumberofdeviceitemsthatappearsonthescreendependsonthenumberofdevicesinstalledinthesystem.
• ToaccessWindows®OSinSafeMode,press<F8>afterPOST(Windows®8notsupported).
• Toselectthebootdeviceduringsystemstartup,press<F8>whenASUSLogoappears.
2.8.11 Boot OverrideTheseitemsdisplaystheavailabledevices.Thenumberofdeviceitemsthatappearsonthescreendependsonthenumberofdevicesinstalledinthesystem.Clickanitemtostartbootingfromtheselecteddevice.
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2.9 Tool menuTheToolmenuitemsallowyoutoconfigureoptionsforspecialfunctions.Selectanitemthenpress<Enter>todisplaythesubmenu.
2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 UtilityAllowsyoutorunASUSEZFlash3.Press[Enter]tolaunchtheASUSEZFlash3screen.
Formoredetails,seesection 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3.
2.9.2 Setup Animator [Disabled]EnablesordisablestheSetupanimator.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking ProfileThisitemallowsyoutostoreorloadmultipleBIOSsettings.
TheOverclocking Profile itemsshowNot assigned ifnoprofileiscreated.
Load from ProfileAllowsyoutoloadthepreviousBIOSsettingssavedintheBIOSFlash.KeyintheprofilenumberthatsavedyourCMOSsettings,press<Enter>,andthenselectYes.
• DONOTshutdownorresetthesystemwhileupdatingtheBIOStopreventthesystembootfailure!
• WerecommendthatyouupdatetheBIOSfileonlycomingfromthesamememory/CPUconfigurationandBIOSversion.
Profile NameAllowsyoutocreateanamefortheprofileyouwanttosave.
Save to ProfileAllowsyoutosavethecurrentBIOSsettingstotheBIOSFlash,andcreateaprofile.Keyinaprofilenumberfromonetoeight,press<Enter>,andthenselectYes.
2‑46 Chapter 2: Getting started
Load Optimized DefaultsThisoptionallowsyoutoloadthedefaultvaluesforeachoftheparametersontheSetupmenus.Whenyouselectthisoptionorifyoupress<F5>,aconfirmationwindowappears.SelectOKtoloadthedefaultvalues.
Save Changes & ResetOnceyouarefinishedmakingyourselections,choosethisoptionfromtheExitmenutoensurethevaluesyouselectedaresaved.Whenyouselectthisoptionorifyoupress<F10>,aconfirmationwindowappears.SelectOKtosavechangesandexit.
Discard Changes & ExitThisoptionallowsyoutoexittheSetupprogramwithoutsavingyourchanges.Whenyouselectthisoptionorifyoupress<Esc>,aconfirmationwindowappears.SelectOKtodiscardchangesandexit.
Launch EFI Shell from USB drivesThisoptionallowsyoutoattempttolaunchtheEFIShellapplication(shellx64.efi)fromoneoftheavailableUSBdevices.
Load/Save Profile from/to USB DriveThisitemallowsyoutoloadorsaveprofilefromyourUSBdrive,loadandsaveprofiletoyourUSBdrive.
2.9.4 ASUS SPD Information
DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1] DisplaystheSerialPresenceDetect(SPD)informationoftheDIMMmoduleinstalledontheselectedslot.Configurationoptions:[DIMM_A1][DIMM_B1][DIMM_A2][DIMM_B2]
2.10 Exit menuTheExitmenuitemsallowyoutoloadtheoptimaldefaultvaluesfortheBIOSitems,andsaveordiscardyourchangestotheBIOSitems.
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2‑48 Chapter 2: Getting started
AppendicesNotices
Federal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required toassurecompliancewithFCCregulations.Changesormodificationstothisunitnotexpressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
IC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplieswiththeCanadianICES-003ClassBspecifications.ThisdevicecomplieswithRSS210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
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REACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.
Canadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
VCCI Class B Statement
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
KC: Korea Warning Statement
A-2 Appendices
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LicensedundertheApacheLicense,Version2.0(the“License”);youmaynotusethisfileexcept in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:
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Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
SeetheLicenseforthespecificlanguagegoverningpermissionsandlimitationsundertheLicense.
Latviski Līdz ar šo AsusTek Inc. paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst būtiskajām prasībām un citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem, kas norādīti CE direktīvā. Lai uzzinātu vairāk, skatiet CE Atbilstības deklarāciju.
Lietuvių Šiuo dokumentu bendrovė „AsusTek Inc.“ pareiškia, kad šis įrenginys atitinka pagrindinius CE direktyvų reikalavimus ir kitas susijusias nuostatas. Daugiau informacijos rasite CE atitikties deklaracijoje.
Norsk AsusTek Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i CE-direktiver. Du finner mer informasjon i CE-samsvarserklæringen.
Polski Niniejszym AsusTek Inc. deklaruje, że to urządzenie jest zgodne z istotnymi wymaganiami oraz innymi powiązanymi zaleceniami Dyrektyw CE. W celu uzyskania szczegółów, sprawdź Deklarację zgodności CE.
Português A AsusTek Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes das Diretivas da CE. Para mais detalhes, consulte a Declaração de Conformidade CE.
Română Prin prezenta, AsusTek Inc. declară faptul că acest dispozitiv respectă cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi relevante ale directivelor CE. Pentru mai multe detalii, consultaţi declaraţia de conformitate CE.
Srpski AsusTek Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti sa ključnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama CE Direktiva. Molimo vas, pogledajte CE Deklaraciju o usklađenosti za više detalja.
Slovensky Spoločnosť AsusTek Inc. týmto prehlasuje, že toto zariadenie vyhovuje príslušným požiadavkám a ďalším súvisiacim ustanoveniam smerníc ES. Viac podrobností si pozrite v prehlásení o zhode ES.
Slovenščina AsusTek Inc. tukaj izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimi določili direktiv CE. Za več informacij glejte Izjavo CE o skladnosti.
Español Por la presente, AsusTek Inc. declara que este dispositivo cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones relevantes de las directivas de la CE. Consulte la Declaración de conformidad de la CE para obtener más detalles.
Svenska AsusTek Inc. förklarar härmed att denna enhet är i överensstämmelse med de grundläggande kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i CE-direktiven. Se CE-försäkran om överensstämmelse för mer information.
Українська AsusTek Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає основним вимогам відповідних Директив ЄС. Будь ласка, див. більше подробиць у Декларації відповідності нормам ЄС.
Türkçe AsusTek Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve CE Yönergelerinin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. Daha fazla ayrıntı için lütfen CE Uygunluk Beyanına bakın.
Bosanski AsusTek Inc. ovim potvrđuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen s osnovnim zahtjevima i drugim relevantnim propisima Direktiva EK. Za više informacija molimo pogledajte Deklaraciju o usklađenosti EK.
English AsusTek Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directives. Please see the CE Declaration of Conformity for more details.
Français AsusTek Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives européennes. Veuillez consulter la déclaration de conformité CE pour plus d’informations.
Deutsch AsusTek Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen der CE-Richtlinien übereinstimmt. Weitere Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte der CE-Konformitätserklärung.
Italiano AsusTek Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo dispositivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti alle direttive CE. Per maggiori informazioni fate riferimento alla dichiarazione di conformità CE.
Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям европейских директив. Подробную информацию, пожалуйста, смотрите в декларации соответствия.
Български С настоящото AsusTek Inc. декларира, че това устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите приложими постановления на директивите CE. Вижте CE декларацията за съвместимост за повече информация.
Hrvatski AsusTek Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama CE direktiva. Više pojedinosti potražite u CE izjavi o sukladnosti.
Čeština Společnost AsusTek Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto zařízení splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení směrnic CE. Další podrobnosti viz Prohlášení o shodě CE.
Dansk AsusTek Inc. Erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i overensstemmelse med hovedkravene and andre relevante bestemmelser i CE-direktiverne. Du kan læse mere i CE-overensstemmelseserklæring.
Nederlands AsusTek Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat compatibel is met de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van CE-richtlijnen. Raadpleeg de CE-verklaring van conformiteit voor meer details.
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab AsusTek Inc., et see seade vastab CE direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjakohastele sätetele. Vt üksikasju CE vastavusdeklaratsioonist.
Suomi AsusTek Inc. vakuuttaa täten, että tämä laite on CE-direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden asiaan kuuluvien lisäysten mukainen. Katso lisätietoja CE-vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutuksesta.
Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Inc. Δηλώνει ότι αυτή η συσκευή συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες σχετικές διατάξεις των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Για περισσότερες λεπτομέρειες ανατρέξτε στην Δήλωση Συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ.
Magyar Az AsusTek Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy a készülék megfelel a CE-irányelvek alapvető követelményeinek és ide vonatkozó egyéb rendelkezéseinek. További részletekért tekintse meg a CE-megfelelőségi nyilatkozatot.
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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2-2890-7798E-mail info@asus.com.twWeb site http://www.asus.com
Technical SupportTelephone +86-21-3842-9911Fax +86-21-5866-8722 ext. 9101#Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USATelephone +1-510-739-3777Fax +1-510-608-4555Web site http://www.asus.com/us/
Technical SupportSupport fax +1-812-284-0883General support +1-812-282-2787Online support http://www.service.asus.com/
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, GermanyFax +49-2102-959931Web site http://www.asus.com/deOnline contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales
Technical SupportTelephone +49-2102-5789555Support Fax +49-2102-959911Online support http://www.asus.com/de/support/
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