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...translated into any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. 2 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). E22758 First Edition October 2023 Copyright© 2023 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT ...
...translated into any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. 2 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). E22758 First Edition October 2023 Copyright© 2023 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT ...
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... menu 87 8. BIOS setup program 6 2.1 Advanced Mode 7 2.2 EZ Mode 11 2.3 Qfan Control 12 2.4 AI OC Guide 14 3. Tool menu 102 9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 103 9.2 ASUS Secure Erase 103 9.3 ASUS User Profile 104 9.4 ASUS SPD Information 105 9.5 MemTest86 105 9.6 ASUS MyHotkey 106 9.7 ASUS Armoury Crate 106 9.8 MyASUS 107 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 3 Knowing BIOS 5 2. Contents 1.
... menu 87 8. BIOS setup program 6 2.1 Advanced Mode 7 2.2 EZ Mode 11 2.3 Qfan Control 12 2.4 AI OC Guide 14 3. Tool menu 102 9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 103 9.2 ASUS Secure Erase 103 9.3 ASUS User Profile 104 9.4 ASUS SPD Information 105 9.5 MemTest86 105 9.6 ASUS MyHotkey 106 9.7 ASUS Armoury Crate 106 9.8 MyASUS 107 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 3 Knowing BIOS 5 2. Contents 1.
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10. Updating BIOS 109 11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 109 11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 110 4 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Exit menu...108 11.
10. Updating BIOS 109 11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 109 11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 110 4 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Exit menu...108 11.
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...When downloading or updating the BIOS file for system startup in this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 5 BIOS Setup 1. Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that requires further BIOS settings ...that came with the same smoothness as XXXXX.CAP or launch the BIOSRenamer.exe application to ensure optimal performance. Refer to the user manual that you to different BIOS release versions or CPU installed. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error...
...When downloading or updating the BIOS file for system startup in this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 5 BIOS Setup 1. Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that requires further BIOS settings ...that came with the same smoothness as XXXXX.CAP or launch the BIOSRenamer.exe application to ensure optimal performance. Refer to the user manual that you to different BIOS release versions or CPU installed. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error...
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... Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See your motherboard manual for information on your motherboard for each motherboard may not exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens... on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS settings and options for the settings and options. 6 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual After doing either of your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to ensure system compatibility and stability. ...
... Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). See your motherboard manual for information on your motherboard for each motherboard may not exactly match what you failed to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens... on how to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS settings and options for the settings and options. 6 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual After doing either of your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to ensure system compatibility and stability. ...
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... the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 7 Refer to EZ Mode Hot keys Displays a quick overview of the Advanced Mode.
... the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 7 Refer to EZ Mode Hot keys Displays a quick overview of the Advanced Mode.
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... shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Select frequently-used system settings and configuration. You may also access this button to manually tweak the fans to section My Favorites for that menu. Qfan Control This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you...and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. 8 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Click this item by pressing the key on the keyboard. Refer to My Favorites menu. For changing the basic system ...
... shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Select frequently-used system settings and configuration. You may also access this button to manually tweak the fans to section My Favorites for that menu. Qfan Control This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you...and loading default settings Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for more information. 8 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Click this item by pressing the key on the keyboard. Refer to My Favorites menu. For changing the basic system ...
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...] Enable ReSize BAR support to www.asus.com/support. • Please save it . ReSize BAR This button allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on the keyboard. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on using an unlocked CPU. ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 9 For more information. • This...
...] Enable ReSize BAR support to www.asus.com/support. • Please save it . ReSize BAR This button allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on the keyboard. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on using an unlocked CPU. ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 9 For more information. • This...
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Last Modified button This button shows the items that is highlighted when selected. To change the value of options. A configurable field is not userconfigurable. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 10 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual You cannot select an item that you can change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of the field opposite the item.
Last Modified button This button shows the items that is highlighted when selected. To change the value of options. A configurable field is not userconfigurable. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 10 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual You cannot select an item that you can change the value of a field, select it and press to display a list of the field opposite the item.
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...Advanced Mode to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Click < or > to the system. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized Saves the changes default settings and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Click to display boot devices...The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 11 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU...
...Advanced Mode to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. Click < or > to the system. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized Saves the changes default settings and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Click to display boot devices...The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 11 To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode(F7) or press the hotkey for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU...
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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 Click to go back to main menu changes Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans 12 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 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 Click to go back to main menu changes Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans 12 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 2.3 Qfan Control The Qfan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 13 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Select to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 13 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Select to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
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... AI the next topic in this section is for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to main menu 14 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 2.4 AI OC Guide • The screenshot shown in Overclocking the quick guide Click to go back to enable the Ai Overclocking feature...
... AI the next topic in this section is for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to main menu 14 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 2.4 AI OC Guide • The screenshot shown in Overclocking the quick guide Click to go back to enable the Ai Overclocking feature...
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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. ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 15
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. ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 15
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... default favorite items 3. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Adding items to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Press on your keyboard or click MyFavorite from the submenu panel and click or...
... default favorite items 3. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Adding items to open Setup Tree Map screen. 2. Press on your keyboard or click MyFavorite from the submenu panel and click or...
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Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to change the system security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. 4. ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 17
Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to change the system security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. 4. ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 17
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... in a password, then press . 3. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual To set an administrator password: 1. To change an administrator password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press...
... in a password, then press . 3. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual To set an administrator password: 1. To change an administrator password: 1. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press...
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... (base clock) frequency can be assigned manually. [AEMP II] Loads the memory parameters profile optimized if no DIMM profiles are detected. [XMP I] Load the DIMM's default XMP memory timings (CL, TRCD, TRP, TRAS) and other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] Load the DIMM's complete... default XMP profile. [XMP Tweaked] Load XMP profile with tweaks for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 19 Extreme Tweaker menu...
... (base clock) frequency can be assigned manually. [AEMP II] Loads the memory parameters profile optimized if no DIMM profiles are detected. [XMP I] Load the DIMM's default XMP memory timings (CL, TRCD, TRP, TRAS) and other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] Load the DIMM's complete... default XMP profile. [XMP Tweaked] Load XMP profile with tweaks for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 19 Extreme Tweaker menu...
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... associated clock domains (CPU, DRAM, and Cache). Lets BIOS Optimize] This item allows you to use ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo settings at 90°C for better performance balance. 20 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Use the or to adjust the value. The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner...
... associated clock domains (CPU, DRAM, and Cache). Lets BIOS Optimize] This item allows you to use ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo settings at 90°C for better performance balance. 20 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Use the or to adjust the value. The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner...