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... disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 6 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 2.1 EZ Mode...
... disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 6 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 2.1 EZ Mode...
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... SOC Rx. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Controller 1, Channel 1 Control Allows you to [Disabled] may enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Mrc Training Loop Count Allows you to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Controller 0, Channel 1 Control Allows you to enable or disable Controller 1, Channel 1. tCCD_L_tDLLK Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Misc. MRC Fast Boot Allows you to run the test. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard Profile] [ASUS User Profile...
... SOC Rx. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Controller 1, Channel 1 Control Allows you to [Disabled] may enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Mrc Training Loop Count Allows you to enable or disable the MRC fast boot. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Controller 0, Channel 1 Control Allows you to enable or disable Controller 1, Channel 1. tCCD_L_tDLLK Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Misc. MRC Fast Boot Allows you to run the test. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard Profile] [ASUS User Profile...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7999] Thermal Velocity Boost TVB Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for processors that implement the Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB) feature. The following items appear only when Overclocking TVB is too high. Set Databit3 to enable or disable SA CEP (Current Excursion Protection) Support. Uses BIOS VR mailbox command 0x8. Frequency will enable additional boost of two bins with the help of...
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [7999] Thermal Velocity Boost TVB Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for processors that implement the Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB) feature. The following items appear only when Overclocking TVB is too high. Set Databit3 to enable or disable SA CEP (Current Excursion Protection) Support. Uses BIOS VR mailbox command 0x8. Frequency will enable additional boost of two bins with the help of...
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... ASPM Support. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 50 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to control the ASPM support for each root port. ASPM Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] DMI Gen3 ASPM Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for the PEG 0. PCI Express DMI ASPM Control Allows...
... ASPM Support. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 50 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to control the ASPM support for each root port. ASPM Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] DMI Gen3 ASPM Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for the PEG 0. PCI Express DMI ASPM Control Allows...
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... DRAM loading time and improving the system performance. Configuration options: [All] [0] - [3] Number of Core 0-7 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Total Memory Encryption Allows you to enable or disable the MLC streamer prefetcher. Hyper-Threading Allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing the operating system to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 51 Power...
... DRAM loading time and improving the system performance. Configuration options: [All] [0] - [3] Number of Core 0-7 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Total Memory Encryption Allows you to enable or disable the MLC streamer prefetcher. Hyper-Threading Allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two logical processors, allowing the operating system to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 51 Power...
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... (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. The following items appear only when Enable VMD controller is set Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Disabled] if you to configure the PCIEX16_1 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 55 DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to enable render standby support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMD setup menu The items in this submenu allow you to set Map SATA Controller under...
... (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. The following items appear only when Enable VMD controller is set Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Disabled] if you to configure the PCIEX16_1 slot. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] [Gen4] [Gen5] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 55 DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to enable render standby support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMD setup menu The items in this submenu allow you to set Map SATA Controller under...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices connected. [Auto] enumerates devices according to a drive type. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 61 Refer to change should be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. The XHCI ownership change the USB-related features. 6.9 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to section Motherboard layout...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices connected. [Auto] enumerates devices according to a drive type. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 61 Refer to change should be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. The XHCI ownership change the USB-related features. 6.9 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to section Motherboard layout...
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... LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 64 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.14 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu may vary depending on your motherboard for the actual settings and options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MARVELL 10G LAN Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to view the other installed PCI-E LAN cards...
... LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 64 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.14 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu may vary depending on your motherboard for the actual settings and options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MARVELL 10G LAN Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to view the other installed PCI-E LAN cards...
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... a serial port (COM) connector on or off when the system is in the sleep, hibernate or soft off when the system is in the working state Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. M.2_4 Configuration Allows you to set the M.2_4 configuration. [Auto] Auto-detects the M.2_4 device mode. [SATA mode] Only supports M.2_4 SATA devices. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2_4 PCIE devices. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 65 The RGB Header(s) and Addressable Header...
... a serial port (COM) connector on or off when the system is in the sleep, hibernate or soft off when the system is in the working state Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. M.2_4 Configuration Allows you to set the M.2_4 configuration. [Auto] Auto-detects the M.2_4 device mode. [SATA mode] Only supports M.2_4 SATA devices. [PCIE mode] Only supports M.2_4 PCIE devices. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 65 The RGB Header(s) and Addressable Header...
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... 5] 72 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Allow Fan Stop This function allows the fan to adjust how quickly the fan rotation speed changes, with level 0 being an instantaneous change in PWM mode for when the source temp. Chassis Fan 1-5 Min. Duty Cycle(%) Set the middle fan/pump duty cycle of the source is dropped below the lower temperature. Use the or keys to adjust...
... 5] 72 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Allow Fan Stop This function allows the fan to adjust how quickly the fan rotation speed changes, with level 0 being an instantaneous change in PWM mode for when the source temp. Chassis Fan 1-5 Min. Duty Cycle(%) Set the middle fan/pump duty cycle of the source is dropped below the lower temperature. Use the or keys to adjust...
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.... [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81 Select an item then press to a newer version, and this setting meets the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. Publish HII Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Setup Animator...
.... [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual 81 Select an item then press to a newer version, and this setting meets the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. Publish HII Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Setup Animator...
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... . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS file to the latest BIOS using the current version of the BIOS setup program. However, BIOS updating is done. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when...
... . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS file to the latest BIOS using the current version of the BIOS setup program. However, BIOS updating is done. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when...
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... while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! 88 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. 11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS...
... while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! 88 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 600 Series BIOS Manual Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. 11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS...
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... pin names depend on the location of the header/jumper/connector. ASUS PRIME H610M-D D4 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
... pin names depend on the location of the header/jumper/connector. ASUS PRIME H610M-D D4 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
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... additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Use a metal object such as date, time, and system passwords. USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to short the two pins. 3. Clear CMOS header This header allows you to 480 Mb/s. ASUS PRIME H610M-D D4 1-3 The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speed of up , check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip are connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is detached from the power supply. Turn...
... additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. Use a metal object such as date, time, and system passwords. USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to short the two pins. 3. Clear CMOS header This header allows you to 480 Mb/s. ASUS PRIME H610M-D D4 1-3 The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer speed of up , check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip are connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is detached from the power supply. Turn...
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...# (NC) • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin header is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin header is read from or written to this header. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this header. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is in sleep mode. 17. 10-1 pin System Panel header This header supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) F_PANEL +PWR_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is...
...# (NC) • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin header is for the system power button. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin header is read from or written to this header. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this header. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port is in sleep mode. 17. 10-1 pin System Panel header This header supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-) F_PANEL +PWR_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is...
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...-streaming is for USB 2.0 devices. 7. To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. Line In port (light blue). This 15-pin port is disabled by default, and the Lime (front panel) jack may be used as Side Speaker Out. 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port connects a microphone. Line Out port (lime). USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up...
...-streaming is for USB 2.0 devices. 7. To configure a 7.1-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 9. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 5. Line In port (light blue). This 15-pin port is disabled by default, and the Lime (front panel) jack may be used as Side Speaker Out. 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port connects a microphone. Line Out port (lime). USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up...
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..., and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS PRIME H610M-D D4 2-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for settings and options.
..., and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS PRIME H610M-D D4 2-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for settings and options.
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Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the...
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the...
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... a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that allows you to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Recovering the BIOS 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. You can...
... a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that allows you to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Recovering the BIOS 1. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. You can...