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...kept by sending a request to anyone in this product is authorized in this email address). 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. This offer is valid to : ASUSTeK ... warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). The source code will not be much obliged if you wish to the extent permitted by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...
...kept by sending a request to anyone in this product is authorized in this email address). 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. This offer is valid to : ASUSTeK ... warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). The source code will not be much obliged if you wish to the extent permitted by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...
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... possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure...
... possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure...
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...may have been added by your dealer. These documents are linked with the motherboard package and the software. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components ...when trying to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics + + Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure ...
...may have been added by your dealer. These documents are linked with the motherboard package and the software. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components ...when trying to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. Typography Bold text Italics + + Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure ...
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... missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - 970 PRO GAMING/AURA 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI™ bridge 1 x I/O Shield 1 x cable label 1 x pack of cable tie 1 x M.2 Screw package Support DVD User manual If any of 4GB capacity or more memory on the next page) vi Install a 64...
... missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS Gaming Motherboard - 970 PRO GAMING/AURA 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI™ bridge 1 x I/O Shield 1 x cable label 1 x pack of cable tie 1 x M.2 Screw package Support DVD User manual If any of 4GB capacity or more memory on the next page) vi Install a 64...
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... your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 Chapter 2: BIOS Information BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the...
... your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-1 Chapter 2: BIOS Information BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the...
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...[Auto] Allows you to select a DRAM O.C. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. The value will be limit to [Enabled] for EMI... If this happens, revert to adjust the ratio. Use the and keys to the default setting. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows user can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. AMD Turbo CORE technology [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the NB (in ...
...[Auto] Allows you to select a DRAM O.C. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to select the HyperTransport link speed. The value will be limit to [Enabled] for EMI... If this happens, revert to adjust the ratio. Use the and keys to the default setting. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows user can manually adjust the maximum non-CPB mode CPU ratio. AMD Turbo CORE technology [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the NB (in ...
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...to increase VRM efficiency. [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] CPU Power Phase Control [... Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. [Manual] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration function. CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] This item allows...
...to increase VRM efficiency. [Standard] Proceeds phase control depending on the CPU loading. [Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode. [Manual Adjustment] Allows manual adjustment. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] CPU Power Phase Control [... Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item. [Manual] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration function. CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration [Auto] This item allows...
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...] The following item appears only when you set CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. The values range from 0.006250V to 0.700000V with an interval of 0.06250V. Use the or to enlarge the overclocking potential. ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-17 Configuration options: [130] - [151] CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the offset mode sign...
...] The following item appears only when you set CPU Voltage Frequency to [Manual]. The values range from 0.006250V to 0.700000V with an interval of 0.06250V. Use the or to enlarge the overclocking potential. ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-17 Configuration options: [130] - [151] CPU & NB Voltage [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the offset mode sign...
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... 2: BIOS Information Use the or to adjust the value. The following items appear only when you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU VDDA voltage. The values range from 0.006250V to 2.075000V with an interval of 0.06250V.... The values range from 1.200000V to [Manual Mode]. The values range from 2.200000V to 2.800000V with a 0.006250V interval. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set CPU...
... 2: BIOS Information Use the or to adjust the value. The following items appear only when you to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU VDDA voltage. The values range from 0.006250V to 2.075000V with an interval of 0.06250V.... The values range from 1.200000V to [Manual Mode]. The values range from 2.200000V to 2.800000V with a 0.006250V interval. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set CPU...
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...device is disabled. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can turn off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core manually. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑... the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to [Manual]. 3rd & 4th Core [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-21 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. EHCI Hand-off feature. SB USB Configuration...
...device is disabled. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Disabled] The USB devices can turn off 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc core manually. Legacy USB3.0 Support [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the function. [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑... the support for USB 3.0 devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Auto] Allows the system to [Manual]. 3rd & 4th Core [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-21 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. EHCI Hand-off feature. SB USB Configuration...
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... disable or set CPU Fan Profile to display the detected speed. CPU_FAN Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item allows you do not wish to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This ... [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode]. The following items appear only when you to set CPU Q-Fan Control to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 20°C to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-25
... disable or set CPU Fan Profile to display the detected speed. CPU_FAN Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item allows you do not wish to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This ... [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode]. The following items appear only when you to set CPU Q-Fan Control to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. The values range from 20°C to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-25
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.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Enabled]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. When the CPU temperature... to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. The values range from 0% to [Manual].
.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [Enabled]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. When the CPU temperature... to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. The values range from 0% to [Manual].
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...keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-27 Water Pump Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the ...the Water Pump control in PWM mode for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. PUMP Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item allows you set the water...
...keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. ASUS 970 PRO GAMING/AURA 2-27 Water Pump Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the ...the Water Pump control in PWM mode for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature. PUMP Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item allows you set the water...