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Motherboard PRIME/PRO/ ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual
Motherboard PRIME/PRO/ ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual
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... 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. Products and corporate names appearing in this email address). 2 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Legal Compliance Dept. 1F., No.... 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112, Taiwan In your contact details so that is authorized in receipt of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUSTeK is defaced or missing....
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... 1.8 Boot menu...56 1.9 Tool menu...60 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 60 1.9.2 Secure Erase 61 1.9.3 ASUS User Profile 62 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 63 1.9.5 ASUS Armoury Crate 63 1.10 Exit menu...64 1.11 Updating BIOS 65 1.11.1 EZ Update 65 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 66 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 67 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 3
... 1.8 Boot menu...56 1.9 Tool menu...60 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 60 1.9.2 Secure Erase 61 1.9.3 ASUS User Profile 62 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 63 1.9.5 ASUS Armoury Crate 63 1.10 Exit menu...64 1.11 Updating BIOS 65 1.11.1 EZ Update 65 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 66 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 67 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 3
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... to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Please refer to ensure optimal performance. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of the... CAP file varies depending on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this manual are needed for system startup in...
... to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Please refer to ensure optimal performance. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of the... CAP file varies depending on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in this manual are needed for system startup in...
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... BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 5 Do this manual. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and ...and options. The BIOS settings and options for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard manual for each motherboard may not exactly match what you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Please refer to guide you want to use the...
... BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 5 Do this manual. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and ...and options. The BIOS settings and options for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard manual for each motherboard may not exactly match what you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability. Please refer to guide you want to use the...
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... Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 6 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Searches by BIOS item name, enter the item name to select the... modes system status Selects the display language of the selected mode. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 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 ...
... Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 6 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program Searches by BIOS item name, enter the item name to select the... modes system status Selects the display language of the selected mode. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 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 ...
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... to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. The figure below shows an example of the system status PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 7 To switch from EZ Mode to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Hot keys Displays a quick overview...
... to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. The figure below shows an example of the system status PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 7 To switch from EZ Mode to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Hot keys Displays a quick overview...
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...that you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to find the related item listing. 8 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, ...bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items An arrow sign (>) before each item on top of your desired settings. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your fans. Refer to section QFan Control for more information. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays...
...that you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to find the related item listing. 8 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, ...bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items An arrow sign (>) before each item on top of your desired settings. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your fans. Refer to section QFan Control for more information. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays...
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.... AURA (F4) This button allows you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS...
.... AURA (F4) This button allows you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans 10 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 1.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans 10 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 1.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 11 Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Speed points Select to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 11 Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Speed points Select to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed.
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1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items. 12 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual
1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items. 12 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual
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Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 13 You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options. • User-managed items such as language and...
Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 13 You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options. • User-managed items such as language and...
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...]. See the motherboard for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show [Installed]. 14 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 1.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
...]. See the motherboard for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show [Installed]. 14 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 1.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
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... password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 15 Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in...
... password: 1. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 15 Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in...
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...overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this item to malfunction. The configuration options for the system. [Manual] When the manual mode is selected, the BCLK (base clock) frequency can cause the system to load the DIMM's default XMP profile. ...item allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. 16 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Scroll down to display other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (...
...overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this item to malfunction. The configuration options for the system. [Manual] When the manual mode is selected, the BCLK (base clock) frequency can cause the system to load the DIMM's default XMP profile. ...item allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. 16 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Scroll down to display other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (...
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...set to [Sync All Cores] or [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 [Enabled] the peak value of EMI emissions is set the value.... We recommend you to set to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto - Lets BIOS Optimize] This item allows you use ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo settings at default processor speeds. [Disabled -...
...set to [Sync All Cores] or [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 [Enabled] the peak value of EMI emissions is set the value.... We recommend you to set to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto - Lets BIOS Optimize] This item allows you use ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo settings at default processor speeds. [Disabled -...
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...allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 3-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing ... 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the DRAM timing control features. If this item to the default settings. 18 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Use the and keys to apply the optimized setting. We recommend setting this happens, revert to [Disabled] for improved ...
...allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 3-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-core ratio limit that must be higher than or equal to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing ... 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the DRAM timing control features. If this item to the default settings. 18 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Use the and keys to apply the optimized setting. We recommend setting this happens, revert to [Disabled] for improved ...
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...] [1N] [2N] [3N] [N:1] The following item appears only when DRAM Command Rate is set to READ Delay L Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 19 Configurations: [4] - [7] Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay L Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay S Configuration options: [Auto...
...] [1N] [2N] [3N] [N:1] The following item appears only when DRAM Command Rate is set to READ Delay L Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 19 Configurations: [4] - [7] Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay L Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay S Configuration options: [Auto...
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... RFR delay Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] Memory Training Algorithms The items in this menu allows you to enable or disable different Memory Training Algorithms. 22 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS...
... RFR delay Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] Memory Training Algorithms The items in this menu allows you to enable or disable different Memory Training Algorithms. 22 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS...