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Motherboard PRIME/PRO/ ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual
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...mouse input. We strongly recommend that are needed for your motherboard, rename it as your motherboard for the name. • The screenshots in this user manual refers to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual The... models. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as XXXXX.CAP. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update...
...mouse input. We strongly recommend that are needed for your motherboard, rename it as your motherboard for the name. • The screenshots in this user manual refers to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual The... models. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as XXXXX.CAP. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update...
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... Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to the BIOS of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are...in using the first two options. Please refer to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 5 See section Exit menu for each motherboard may not exactly match what you see on the system chassis. • Press the power button ...
... Setup after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you failed to the BIOS of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are...in using the first two options. Please refer to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 5 See section Exit menu for each motherboard may not exactly match what you see on the system chassis. • Press the power button ...
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... and security settings. After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See the motherboard for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the... The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows 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 to set a password, these items show ...
... and security settings. After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See the motherboard for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the... The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows 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 to set a password, these items show ...
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... settings for this item to display other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the motherboard model, as well as the CPU and DIMM model you installed... and other BIOS items. Ai Overclock Tuner This 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 The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options...
... settings for this item to display other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on the motherboard model, as well as the CPU and DIMM model you installed... and other BIOS items. Ai Overclock Tuner This 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 The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to select the CPU overclocking options...
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Turbo Mode Parameters CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. Use the and keys to adjust the value. It is 1.25 times power limit 1. ASUS motherboards are engineered to support this value for a longer time as "power limit" and specified in this submenu allow the Turbo ratio to be...allows you to set the CPU ratio and features. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 30 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Increasing the value will allow you to set the DC loadline defined in Watts. Configuration options...
Turbo Mode Parameters CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. Use the and keys to adjust the value. It is 1.25 times power limit 1. ASUS motherboards are engineered to support this value for a longer time as "power limit" and specified in this submenu allow the Turbo ratio to be...allows you to set the CPU ratio and features. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 30 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Increasing the value will allow you to set the DC loadline defined in Watts. Configuration options...
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PCIe Speed This item allows your motherboard. The items in this submenu may vary according to your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] ... slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PEG Port Configuration This item allows you to configure the PEG Port settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 40 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual
PCIe Speed This item allows your motherboard. The items in this submenu may vary according to your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] ... slot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PEG Port Configuration This item allows you to configure the PEG Port settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 40 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual
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... [AHCI] and allows you to configure the firmware TPM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to your motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 42 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6(Gray) The items in the hard disks. SATA6G_6...
... [AHCI] and allows you to configure the firmware TPM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.6.6 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to your motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 42 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6(Gray) The items in the hard disks. SATA6G_6...
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... This item allows you to enable or disable Thunderbolt(TM) Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 43 Native OS security for TBT This item allows you to your motherboard. The items in this menu allow you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The...
... This item allows you to enable or disable Thunderbolt(TM) Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 43 Native OS security for TBT This item allows you to your motherboard. The items in this menu allow you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The...
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... in this menu allow you to specify Windows 10 Thunderbolt support level. [Enable + RTD3] OS Native support plus RTD3. [Enabled] OS Native support only, no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 46 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto... or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. The items in this menu may vary according to your motherboard. Thunderbolt(TM) OS select Windows 10 Thunderbolt support This item allows you to change the USB-related features.
... in this menu allow you to specify Windows 10 Thunderbolt support level. [Enable + RTD3] OS Native support plus RTD3. [Enabled] OS Native support only, no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 46 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto... or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. The items in this menu may vary according to your motherboard. Thunderbolt(TM) OS select Windows 10 Thunderbolt support This item allows you to change the USB-related features.
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...system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. 1.6.10 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu may vary according to your motherboard's user manual for operating systems without XHCI support. Network stack This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. ...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 47 Support XHCI by BIOS for the location of USB devices at startup. USB...
...system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. 1.6.10 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu may vary according to your motherboard's user manual for operating systems without XHCI support. Network stack This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. ...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 47 Support XHCI by BIOS for the location of USB devices at startup. USB...
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... refer to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. Hyper M.2X16 This item allows you to your motherboard's user manual for more information on the configurations. 1.6.11 NVMe Configuration This menu displays the NVMe controller and Drive information of the connected devices. 1.6.12... • The items in this BIOS manual. HD Audio This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 48 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual
... refer to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. Hyper M.2X16 This item allows you to your motherboard's user manual for more information on the configurations. 1.6.11 NVMe Configuration This menu displays the NVMe controller and Drive information of the connected devices. 1.6.12... • The items in this BIOS manual. HD Audio This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 48 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual
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...=2F8h; USB power deliver in Soft Off state (S5) This item allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3] 1.6.13 APM Configuration PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 49 IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Connectivity mode (Wi-Fi...
...=2F8h; USB power deliver in Soft Off state (S5) This item allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=3] 1.6.13 APM Configuration PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 49 IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Connectivity mode (Wi-Fi...
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... monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. If the fan is not connected to your motherboard. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 51 1.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature...
... monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. If the fan is not connected to your motherboard. Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 51 1.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature...
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... when CPU Q-Fan Control is set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. 52 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM...Disabled] Q-Fan Tuning Click this function, AI Cooling function will automatically manage and control all motherboard fans, ensuring the most efficient settings are set depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set...to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan step down. Q-Fan Configuration AI Cooling ASUS AI Cooling will try to lower fan speed to set the low limit warning for 3-pin CPU...
... when CPU Q-Fan Control is set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. 52 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM...Disabled] Q-Fan Tuning Click this function, AI Cooling function will automatically manage and control all motherboard fans, ensuring the most efficient settings are set depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set...to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan step down. Q-Fan Configuration AI Cooling ASUS AI Cooling will try to lower fan speed to set the low limit warning for 3-pin CPU...
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...following items appear only when CPU Fan Profile is set the chassis fan operating mode. [Auto] Detects the type of the CPU temperature. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 53 Enables the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 3-pin chassis ...cycle. Duty Cycle(%) Use the or keys to three temperature sources and the fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [Chipset] [T_Sensor] [Multiple Sources] For Multiple Sources, select up to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The CPU fan ...
...following items appear only when CPU Fan Profile is set the chassis fan operating mode. [Auto] Detects the type of the CPU temperature. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 53 Enables the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 3-pin chassis ...cycle. Duty Cycle(%) Use the or keys to three temperature sources and the fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [Chipset] [T_Sensor] [Multiple Sources] For Multiple Sources, select up to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The CPU fan ...
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AIO PUMP Control [Disabled] Disable the AIO PUMP control feature. [Auto] Detects the type of the AIO PUMP temperature. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [Chipset] [T_Sensor] [Multiple Sources] For Multiple Sources, select up to adjust the minimum AIO PUMP duty cycle. When the CPU ... the limit, the AIO PUMP will operate at the maximum duty cycle. AIO PUMP Middle. AIO PUMP Min. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 55 AIO PUMP Middle Temperature Use the or keys to [Auto], [DC mode], or [PWM...
AIO PUMP Control [Disabled] Disable the AIO PUMP control feature. [Auto] Detects the type of the AIO PUMP temperature. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [Chipset] [T_Sensor] [Multiple Sources] For Multiple Sources, select up to adjust the minimum AIO PUMP duty cycle. When the CPU ... the limit, the AIO PUMP will operate at the maximum duty cycle. AIO PUMP Middle. AIO PUMP Min. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 55 AIO PUMP Middle Temperature Use the or keys to [Auto], [DC mode], or [PWM...
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..., refer to unlock the SSD in your SSD may lower over time as with any storage medium due to booting. You have password protection by ASUS. Do not turn off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is frozen, a power off or hard reset of your user manual. Displays...completely and safely cleans your PC must be due to a third party software that do not have to section Motherboard layout in the software before proceeding with the Secure Erase. • Locked. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 61 To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase ...
..., refer to unlock the SSD in your SSD may lower over time as with any storage medium due to booting. You have password protection by ASUS. Do not turn off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is frozen, a power off or hard reset of your user manual. Displays...completely and safely cleans your PC must be due to a third party software that do not have to section Motherboard layout in the software before proceeding with the Secure Erase. • Locked. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 61 To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase ...
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The Armoury Crate app can help you to view the DRAM SPD information. 1.9.5 ASUS Armoury Crate This item allows you manage and download the latest drivers and utilities for your motherboard. Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 63 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to enable or disable downloading and installing of the Armoury Crate app in the Windows® OS.
The Armoury Crate app can help you to view the DRAM SPD information. 1.9.5 ASUS Armoury Crate This item allows you manage and download the latest drivers and utilities for your motherboard. Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 63 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to enable or disable downloading and installing of the Armoury Crate app in the Windows® OS.
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... an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is a utility that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 1.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update... BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 65 ...
... an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is a utility that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 1.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update... BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 65 ...