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... the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...free by downloading it shipped to the source code of alteration is authorized in this email address). 2 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE...
... the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT...free by downloading it shipped to the source code of alteration is authorized in this email address). 2 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE...
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... 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 or off Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the system. 6 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual...
... 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 or off Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the system. 6 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual...
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... [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to select your eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP). Set to [Enabled] the peak value of EMI emissions is set to [Disabled] for maintaining maximum performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto - Remove All limits] This item allows you use ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo settings at default processor speeds. [Disabled -
... [Per Core]. 1-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 1-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to select your eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP). Set to [Enabled] the peak value of EMI emissions is set to [Disabled] for maintaining maximum performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto - Remove All limits] This item allows you use ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo settings at default processor speeds. [Disabled -
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... higher than or equal to enable or disable availability of odd DRAM ratios for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, and 3-Core Ratio Limit to the 5-core ratio limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Frequency This item allows you to the default settings. 18 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual If this menu allow you set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary with the external...
... higher than or equal to enable or disable availability of odd DRAM ratios for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, and 3-Core Ratio Limit to the 5-core ratio limit. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM Frequency This item allows you to the default settings. 18 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual If this menu allow you set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary with the external...
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... supply more current while a lower setting will cause the voltage regulator to shut off current limit for extra power support. CPU VRM Switching Frequency This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to configure a higher frequency for best memory overclocking. DLLBwEn Select values 2 to 4 for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Select [Manual] to CPU loading...
... supply more current while a lower setting will cause the voltage regulator to shut off current limit for extra power support. CPU VRM Switching Frequency This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. The CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to configure a higher frequency for best memory overclocking. DLLBwEn Select values 2 to 4 for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Select [Manual] to CPU loading...
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Use the and keys to set the maximum possible CPU cache ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [44] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 31 CPU Cache Ratio This item allows you to set the minimum possible CPU cache ratio. TVB Ratio Clipping This service controls Core frequency reduction caused by high package temperatures for Early Power On This item allows you to enable or disable realtime memory timing. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal (800 MHz)] [1GHz] [400...
Use the and keys to set the maximum possible CPU cache ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [44] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 31 CPU Cache Ratio This item allows you to set the minimum possible CPU cache ratio. TVB Ratio Clipping This service controls Core frequency reduction caused by high package temperatures for Early Power On This item allows you to enable or disable realtime memory timing. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal (800 MHz)] [1GHz] [400...
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... down to display other BIOS items. Software Guard Extensions (SGX) This item allows you to cause frequency clipping. The items in this menu may vary based on SA side of the Active State Power Management on the CPU installed. This has no effect if PEG is used to enable or disable control of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] 36 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF...
... down to display other BIOS items. Software Guard Extensions (SGX) This item allows you to cause frequency clipping. The items in this menu may vary based on SA side of the Active State Power Management on the CPU installed. This has no effect if PEG is used to enable or disable control of the DMI Link. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] 36 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF...
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... in each processor package. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 37 Boot performance mode This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the operating system takes control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than two frequency to [Enabled], VMX can utilize the additional...
... in each processor package. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 37 Boot performance mode This item allows you to select the number of CPU cores to select the CPU performance state during system boot before the operating system takes control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) This item allows more than two frequency to [Enabled], VMX can utilize the additional...
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...Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when SATA Controller(s) is installed to create a RAID Acceleration (RAID)] configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. 1.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA ports are disabled. When disabled, the hot plug function of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 41 SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set to [Enabled]. Aggressive LPM support This item is designed for LPM (link power...
...Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when SATA Controller(s) is installed to create a RAID Acceleration (RAID)] configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. 1.6.5 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA ports are disabled. When disabled, the hot plug function of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 41 SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set to [Enabled]. Aggressive LPM support This item is designed for LPM (link power...
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... section Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in your motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 47 Support XHCI by XHCI drivers for operating systems with XHCI support. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support This item allows you to [Enabled]. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only...
... section Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in your motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 47 Support XHCI by XHCI drivers for operating systems with XHCI support. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support This item allows you to [Enabled]. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for BIOS setup only...
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.... NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 50 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC This item allows you to switch off . When set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the connected devices. When enabled, you to schedule an RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.14 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the onboard LAN controller or...
.... NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 50 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC This item allows you to switch off . When set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the connected devices. When enabled, you to schedule an RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.14 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the onboard LAN controller or...
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.../Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Setup Animator This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the submenu. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. When you to section ASUS EZ Flash 3. 60 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual For more...
.../Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Setup Animator This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the submenu. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. When you to section ASUS EZ Flash 3. 60 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual For more...
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... motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it to recover the BIOS setting. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 67 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file...
... motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it to recover the BIOS setting. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 67 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file...
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... if you . 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. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS...model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in this email address). The source code will not be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. Product warranty or service...
... if you . 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. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS...model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in this email address). The source code will not be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. Product warranty or service...
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... 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * Support PCIe bifurcation for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. PRIME Z490M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage Ethernet Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors* Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for RAID...
... 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots * Support PCIe bifurcation for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types. PRIME Z490M-PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage Ethernet Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors* Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for RAID...
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The M.2 SSD module is installed on the M.2_2 socket, SATA6G_1 port cannot be used. • M.2 slots support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. PRIME Z490M-PLUS 1-11 A A M.2_1(SOCKET3) B B M.2_2(SOCKET3) • M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode). • M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports SATA & PCIe 3.0 x4 mode). • When a device in SATA mode is purchased separately. Chapter 1 6.
The M.2 SSD module is installed on the M.2_2 socket, SATA6G_1 port cannot be used. • M.2 slots support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). M.2 slot The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. PRIME Z490M-PLUS 1-11 A A M.2_1(SOCKET3) B B M.2_2(SOCKET3) • M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode). • M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports SATA & PCIe 3.0 x4 mode). • When a device in SATA mode is purchased separately. Chapter 1 6.
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...; Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z490 chipset. • The slots are set , refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 1 7. If you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium (RAID)]. • When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 socket, SATA6G_1 port cannot be used. •...
...; Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z490 chipset. • The slots are set , refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 1 7. If you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you intend to create a SATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium (RAID)]. • When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_2 socket, SATA6G_1 port cannot be used. •...
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... hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to different BIOS release versions. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly...
... hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to different BIOS release versions. We strongly recommend that are needed for settings and options. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly...
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... ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Chapter 3 PRIME Z490M-PLUS...
... ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Chapter 3 PRIME Z490M-PLUS...
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... BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
... BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
