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Motherboard BIOS Update and Management
Motherboard BIOS Update and Management
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...the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you give us a notification to this email address). 2 BIOS Update and Management Copies of these licenses are used only for which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want...TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. or (2) the serial number of shipment with you. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
...the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you give us a notification to this email address). 2 BIOS Update and Management Copies of these licenses are used only for which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want...TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. or (2) the serial number of shipment with you. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
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... EZ Update, click EZ Update on 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 EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider...softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Click to automatically update your motherboard. BIOS Update and Management This manual discusses the ASUS-exclusive utilities or tools that...
... EZ Update, click EZ Update on 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 EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider...softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Click to automatically update your motherboard. BIOS Update and Management This manual discusses the ASUS-exclusive utilities or tools that...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 3. 1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press to switch... to the Drive field. 4. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the ...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to enable it. 3. 1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press to switch... to the Drive field. 4. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the ...
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Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 6 BIOS Update and Management Via USB a) Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then select by Internet. e) Press the Up...
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! 6 BIOS Update and Management Via USB a) Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then select by Internet. e) Press the Up...
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... flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool...
... flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool...
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...to the Tool menu to select Start EzFlash and press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. • Before you start using EZ Flash: 1. Text Mode 2.1 ASUS EZ Flash The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to enable it. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor...find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via the Internet. Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, ...
...to the Tool menu to select Start EzFlash and press to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. • Before you start using EZ Flash: 1. Text Mode 2.1 ASUS EZ Flash The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to enable it. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor...find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via the Internet. Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, ...
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NTFS is detected. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater 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. When the ...booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. boot: BIOS Update and Management 9 2.2 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as the boot device...
NTFS is detected. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater 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. When the ...booting message appears, press within 5 seconds, the system will boot next priority device automatically. boot: BIOS Update and Management 9 2.2 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as the boot device...
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...FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. 5. Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to ... 4. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to security regulations. 10 BIOS Update and Management On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /g and press . Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150-PLUS VER: 0303 ...
...FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to update the BIOS? C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. 5. Are you sure you want to confirm the BIOS update. Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to ... 4. Press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to security regulations. 10 BIOS Update and Management On the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /g and press . Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150-PLUS VER: 0303 ...
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Restart your computer. BIOS Update and Management 11 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. When BIOS update is done, press to prevent system boot failaure. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes then press . 5.
Restart your computer. BIOS Update and Management 11 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. When BIOS update is done, press to prevent system boot failaure. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select Yes then press . 5.
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... (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you intend to use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real...CMOS memory of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Remove the jumper caps only when you to overclocking. Turn OFF the ...
... (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you intend to use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the Real...CMOS memory of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Remove the jumper caps only when you to overclocking. Turn OFF the ...
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... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Turn... passwords. DIS_ME 12 23 Normal (Default) Disable ME Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it . Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins...
... do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Turn... passwords. DIS_ME 12 23 Normal (Default) Disable ME Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it . Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins...
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... you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 12 23 KB_USBPWB +5V +5VSB (Default) 5. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWF) Set these jumpers to +5V to enable or disable the keyboard and USB...
... you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you to wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 12 23 KB_USBPWB +5V +5VSB (Default) 5. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWF) Set these jumpers to +5V to enable or disable the keyboard and USB...
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.... LVDS ODD_Lane3_P ODD_Lane3_N ODD_Lane2_P ODD_Lane2_N ODD_Lane1_P ODD_Lane1_N ODD_Lane0_P ODD_Lane0_N EVEN_Lane3_P EVEN_Lane3_N EVEN_Lane2_P EVEN_Lane2_N EVEN_Lane1_P EVEN_Lane1_N EVEN_Lane0_P EVEN_Lane0_N EDID_GND LCD_VCC LCD_VCC LCD_VCC Enable LVDS in the BIOS setup if the LVDS output is PIN 1 PIN 20 disabled by default. EDP(Back) PIN 1 14.
.... LVDS ODD_Lane3_P ODD_Lane3_N ODD_Lane2_P ODD_Lane2_N ODD_Lane1_P ODD_Lane1_N ODD_Lane0_P ODD_Lane0_N EVEN_Lane3_P EVEN_Lane3_N EVEN_Lane2_P EVEN_Lane2_N EVEN_Lane1_P EVEN_Lane1_N EVEN_Lane0_P EVEN_Lane0_N EDID_GND LCD_VCC LCD_VCC LCD_VCC Enable LVDS in the BIOS setup if the LVDS output is PIN 1 PIN 20 disabled by default. EDP(Back) PIN 1 14.
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... connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) F_PANEL +PWR_LED- The system power LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. +HDD_LED RESET • ATX power button/soft...
... connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) F_PANEL +PWR_LED- The system power LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. +HDD_LED RESET • ATX power button/soft...
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... when the KeyBot button is a reminder that displays the system status. 1-16 E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2.indd 16 Motherboard Pin Definition 2015/12/28 17:21:49 USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during... motherboard booting process. 4 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a 2-digit error code that you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. 6. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2.
... when the KeyBot button is a reminder that displays the system status. 1-16 E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2.indd 16 Motherboard Pin Definition 2015/12/28 17:21:49 USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during... motherboard booting process. 4 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a 2-digit error code that you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. 6. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2.
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... and switches Onboard buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on button that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the system to test one set is ideal... for successful boot. • Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default...
... and switches Onboard buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on button that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for the system to test one set is ideal... for successful boot. • Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default...
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Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to activate the KeyBot feature. KeyBot button (KeyBot) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to provide better overclocking SLOW_MODE margins when using the Slow Mode switch. 1-18 E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2.indd 18 Motherboard ...
Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to activate the KeyBot feature. KeyBot button (KeyBot) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to provide better overclocking SLOW_MODE margins when using the Slow Mode switch. 1-18 E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2.indd 18 Motherboard ...
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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi PRIME X470-PRO specifications summary viii Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout... I/O connection 2-12 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 iii
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi PRIME X470-PRO specifications summary viii Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout... I/O connection 2-12 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 iii
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... 3.7 Monitor menu 3-17 3.8 Boot menu 3-18 3.9 Tool menu 3-19 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-19 3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-19 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-20 3.9.4 Graphics Card Information 3-20 3.10 Exit menu 3-20 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-21 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-21 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-22 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-24 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 AMD RAID Array configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions...
... 3.7 Monitor menu 3-17 3.8 Boot menu 3-18 3.9 Tool menu 3-19 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-19 3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-19 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-20 3.9.4 Graphics Card Information 3-20 3.10 Exit menu 3-20 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-21 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-21 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-22 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-24 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 AMD RAID Array configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions...
