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... the mode selected, the lower the temperature of the CPU. [Intel's Fail Safe] is the default behavior of all associated clock domains (CPU, DRAM, and Cache). Each profile has its own DRAM frequency, timing and voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto - Configuration options: [Auto] [Best-Case Scenario] [Typical Scenario] [Worst-Case Scenario] [Intel's Fail Safe] 20 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set...
... the mode selected, the lower the temperature of the CPU. [Intel's Fail Safe] is the default behavior of all associated clock domains (CPU, DRAM, and Cache). Each profile has its own DRAM frequency, timing and voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto - Configuration options: [Auto] [Best-Case Scenario] [Typical Scenario] [Worst-Case Scenario] [Intel's Fail Safe] 20 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set...
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... device. Efficient Core Information This submenu displays the Efficient Core Information. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 53 ASPM Allows you to control the ASPM support for each root port. SA - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] PEG - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... device. Efficient Core Information This submenu displays the Efficient Core Information. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 53 ASPM Allows you to control the ASPM support for each root port. SA - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] PEG - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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... supported. Boot performance mode Allows you to [Enabled], pressing the scroll lock key will report the maximum ratio of Core 0-5 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Total Memory Encryption Allows you to enable or disable Hyper-Threading for IA, GT, and SA domains. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy Game Compatibility Mode When set to select the performance state that the BIOS will set the CPU cores to run faster than two frequency to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Disabling...
... supported. Boot performance mode Allows you to [Enabled], pressing the scroll lock key will report the maximum ratio of Core 0-5 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Total Memory Encryption Allows you to enable or disable Hyper-Threading for IA, GT, and SA domains. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy Game Compatibility Mode When set to select the performance state that the BIOS will set the CPU cores to run faster than two frequency to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Disabling...
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... display from CPU Graphics / PEG Graphics / PCIe Graphics device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration The items in this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics for multimonitor output. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to [Enabled]. 58 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PEG Slot] [PCIE] iGPU Multi-Monitor Set this submenu allow you to set Map SATA Controller under VMD to set memory configuration parameters. Configuration options...
... display from CPU Graphics / PEG Graphics / PCIe Graphics device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration The items in this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics for multimonitor output. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to [Enabled]. 58 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Auto] [CPU Graphics] [PEG Slot] [PCIE] iGPU Multi-Monitor Set this submenu allow you to set Map SATA Controller under VMD to set memory configuration parameters. Configuration options...
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... in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at startup. If no media will be claimed by XHCI driver. [Disabled] Support XHCI by BIOS for devices connected. [Auto] enumerates devices according to a drive type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] 66 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in this menu allow you to change should...
... in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at startup. If no media will be claimed by XHCI driver. [Disabled] Support XHCI by BIOS for devices connected. [Auto] enumerates devices according to a drive type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] 66 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in this menu allow you to change should...
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... Configuration [Auto] [X8/X8] Run full PCIe X16 mode. RGB LEDs and RGB/Addressable RGB Headers will also be disabled. Please refer to the BIOS of your motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you can set to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 69 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.15 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu may vary depending on -LAN function of this menu allow you to change the onboard devices settings...
... Configuration [Auto] [X8/X8] Run full PCIe X16 mode. RGB LEDs and RGB/Addressable RGB Headers will also be disabled. Please refer to the BIOS of your motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you can set to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 69 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.15 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu may vary depending on -LAN function of this menu allow you to change the onboard devices settings...
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... Mode] All LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Only] [Aura Off] RGB LEDs will light up , while all functional LEDs will be disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration This submenu allows you to set parameters for Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LED lighting When system is in the sleep, hibernate or soft off states Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. 70 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual The RGB Header(s) and Addressable Header(s) will only work...
... Mode] All LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Only] [Aura Off] RGB LEDs will light up , while all functional LEDs will be disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration This submenu allows you to set parameters for Serial Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LED lighting When system is in the sleep, hibernate or soft off states Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. 70 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual The RGB Header(s) and Addressable Header(s) will only work...
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AIO Pump Q-Fan Control Allows you to set the AIO Pump operating mode. [Auto Detect] Detects the type of the assigned fan/pump. Please be controlled according to set the appropriate performance level of installed fan/pump and automatically switches the control modes. [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in speed. The higher the level, the slower the change in DC mode for 4-pin fan/ pump. Configuration options: [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Full Speed] [Manual] The following...
AIO Pump Q-Fan Control Allows you to set the AIO Pump operating mode. [Auto Detect] Detects the type of the assigned fan/pump. Please be controlled according to set the appropriate performance level of installed fan/pump and automatically switches the control modes. [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in speed. The higher the level, the slower the change in DC mode for 4-pin fan/ pump. Configuration options: [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] [Full Speed] [Manual] The following...
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... enable or disable the Setup animator. Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 86 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to a newer version, and this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your motherboard. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. Please refer to the BIOS...
... enable or disable the Setup animator. Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 86 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to a newer version, and this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your motherboard. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. Please refer to the BIOS...
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... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn on the ASUS official website. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 93 11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD...
... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn on the ASUS official website. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 93 11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD...
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... to www.asus.com for memory support list. 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Note: To ensure compatibility of supported peripherals. Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Intel® Z790 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID...
... to www.asus.com for memory support list. 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port*** * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Note: To ensure compatibility of supported peripherals. Total supports 3 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports* Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) Intel® Z790 Chipset M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID...
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... x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO_Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers...
... x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks Fan and cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO_Pump header 3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers...
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... motherboard, please scan the QR code below: PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever 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. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector...
... motherboard, please scan the QR code below: PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever 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. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector...
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3. PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 1-7 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. PCIEX16(G4) Single VGA x16 - PCIEX16(G5) 2. Dual VGA x16 x4 Connect chassis fans to the following tables for better thermal environment. Recommended VGA configuration Slot Slot Description 1. Chapter 1 1 PCIEX16(G5) 2 PCIEX16(G4) Please refer to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and...
3. PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 1-7 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. PCIEX16(G4) Single VGA x16 - PCIEX16(G5) 2. Dual VGA x16 x4 Connect chassis fans to the following tables for better thermal environment. Recommended VGA configuration Slot Slot Description 1. Chapter 1 1 PCIEX16(G5) 2 PCIEX16(G4) Please refer to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and...
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... Max. Power 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Full-Speed Shared Control A A - 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction These are also supported when a Hyper M.2 x16 series card is installed. • For full details on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is sold separately. • Adjust the PCIe bifurcation under BIOS settings. 4. Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slots...
... Max. Power 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Full-Speed Shared Control A A - 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction These are also supported when a Hyper M.2 x16 series card is installed. • For full details on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is sold separately. • Adjust the PCIe bifurcation under BIOS settings. 4. Fan and Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slots...
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... 12th Gen processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • Intel® Z790 Chipset - M.2_2 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2260/2280 storage devices. - M.2_3 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes M Key design and type 2242/2260/ 2280 storage devices. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction M.2 slots The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as...
... 12th Gen processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices. • Intel® Z790 Chipset - M.2_2 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2260/2280 storage devices. - M.2_3 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes M Key design and type 2242/2260/ 2280 storage devices. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction M.2 slots The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as...
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... the ASUS website. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. A SATA6G_1 B SATA6G_2 C AB C SATA6G_34 GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4...
... the ASUS website. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via SATA cables. A SATA6G_1 B SATA6G_2 C AB C SATA6G_34 GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4...
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... BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for settings and options. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4...
... BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for settings and options. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4...
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... . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the USB port. 2. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Drive field. 4. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item...
... . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the USB port. 2. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790M-PLUS D4 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Drive field. 4. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to find the BIOS file, and then press to prevent system boot failure! 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item...
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... press to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or PZ790MP4.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Recovering the BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. DO...
... press to load default BIOS values. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or PZ790MP4.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. Recovering the BIOS 1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. DO...