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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG ZENITH EXTREME specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ... connection 2-6 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-6 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-7 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-8 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-10 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG ZENITH EXTREME specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ... connection 2-6 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-6 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-7 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-8 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-10 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-11 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-12 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-13 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-13 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-15 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-...
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-6 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-13 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-13 3.6 Advanced menu 3-14 3.6.1 AMD fTPM configuration 3-14 3.6.2 ROG Effects 3-14 3.6.3 SATA Configuration...19 3.9 Boot menu 3-19 3.10 Tool menu 3-21 3.10.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-21 3.10.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.10.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-23 3.10.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-23 3.10.5 Graphics Card Information 3-23 3.11 Exit...
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-6 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-11 3.4 Main menu 3-13 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-13 3.6 Advanced menu 3-14 3.6.1 AMD fTPM configuration 3-14 3.6.2 ROG Effects 3-14 3.6.3 SATA Configuration...19 3.9 Boot menu 3-19 3.10 Tool menu 3-21 3.10.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-21 3.10.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.10.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-23 3.10.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-23 3.10.5 Graphics Card Information 3-23 3.11 Exit...
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...when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. These documents ...are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations...
...when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. These documents ...are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations...
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... back panel ES9018Q2C High Definition DAC Audio Feature - ASUS Q-Connector - Push Notice ASUS EZ DIY - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - ROG ZENITH EXTREME specifications summary Audio Special Features SupremeFX S1220 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Impedance sense for 8-Channel audio. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Dual Headphone Amplifiers - AI Charger+ -
... back panel ES9018Q2C High Definition DAC Audio Feature - ASUS Q-Connector - Push Notice ASUS EZ DIY - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input - ROG ZENITH EXTREME specifications summary Audio Special Features SupremeFX S1220 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Impedance sense for 8-Channel audio. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Dual Headphone Amplifiers - AI Charger+ -
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... two M.2 slots Pre-mounted IO Shield OC Zone - Safe Boot Button - Slow Mode switch - Profile - ROG ZENITH EXTREME specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features Back I/O Ports Extreme Engine Digi+ - Power On ROG RAMCache II ROG Overwolf ROG CPU-Z ROG CloneDrive 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Start Button - O.C. ReTry Button - Clr CMOS - LN2 Mode - One-click overclocking - module...
... two M.2 slots Pre-mounted IO Shield OC Zone - Safe Boot Button - Slow Mode switch - Profile - ROG ZENITH EXTREME specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features Back I/O Ports Extreme Engine Digi+ - Power On ROG RAMCache II ROG Overwolf ROG CPU-Z ROG CloneDrive 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x BIOS Flashback Button 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Start Button - O.C. ReTry Button - Clr CMOS - LN2 Mode - One-click overclocking - module...
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xiii ROG ZENITH EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, WOL by...
xiii ROG ZENITH EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, WOL by...
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... When pressed, it forces the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be pressed anytime to force the system to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON) The ReTry button is specially designed for overclockers and is most useful during the booting process where the Reset button...
... When pressed, it forces the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be pressed anytime to force the system to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. ReTry button (RETRY_BUTTON) The ReTry button is specially designed for overclockers and is most useful during the booting process where the Reset button...
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... create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the motherboard...
... create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI] by default. Chapter 1 • These connectors are set the SATA Mode in the motherboard...
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For AMD® Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors, the M.2(SOCKET3) supports PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3)) This socket allows you to use U.2 devices. 16. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with the M.2_1 socket . Adjust the BIOS settings to install an M.2 SSD module. 15. Chapter 1 The U.2 connector shares bandwidth with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage.
For AMD® Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors, the M.2(SOCKET3) supports PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3)) This socket allows you to use U.2 devices. 16. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with the M.2_1 socket . Adjust the BIOS settings to install an M.2 SSD module. 15. Chapter 1 The U.2 connector shares bandwidth with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage.
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... recommend you to automatically update the BIOS. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button KeyBot port USB BIOS Flashback port 6. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.12...
... recommend you to automatically update the BIOS. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback button KeyBot port USB BIOS Flashback port 6. For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.12...
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...rate. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, Bluetooth V4.1 ports 3. Upper port supports the KeyBot II feature, and lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 6. Color-coded LED Audio Jacks** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs...be manually installed before USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can be used due to the controller's limitation. • USB 3.1 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices can only be temporarily disabled. ROG ZENITH EXTREME 2-13 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 5, 6, 7, and 8. 4. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 10. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O...
...rate. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, Bluetooth V4.1 ports 3. Upper port supports the KeyBot II feature, and lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 6. Color-coded LED Audio Jacks** * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs...be manually installed before USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can be used due to the controller's limitation. • USB 3.1 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices can only be temporarily disabled. ROG ZENITH EXTREME 2-13 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 5, 6, 7, and 8. 4. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ port EC1 10. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O...
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...cord to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. If your retailer for the first time 1. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...case cover. 2. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Turn on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on self tests (POST). ROG ZENITH EXTREME 2-17
...cord to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. If your retailer for the first time 1. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One ...case cover. 2. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Turn on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on self tests (POST). ROG ZENITH EXTREME 2-17
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...failure. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH EXTREME 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and... on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as ...
...failure. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH EXTREME 3-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and... on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as ...
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... using the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Please visit ASUS website for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse... is connected to your motherboard if you in this option only if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press...
... using the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Please visit ASUS website for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse... is connected to your motherboard if you in this option only if you do not press or , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press...
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...modified settings Go back to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ROG ZENITH EXTREME 3-3 Refer to the Setup Mode item... in section Boot menu for details. The default screen for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed.
...modified settings Go back to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ROG ZENITH EXTREME 3-3 Refer to the Setup Mode item... in section Boot menu for details. The default screen for the detailed configurations. Refer to the following sections for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed.
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... button to select the language that you want to display in a Tree Map setup. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options... the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and...
... button to select the language that you want to display in a Tree Map setup. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options... the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and...
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... item that is a brief description of the selected item. ROG ZENITH EXTREME 3-5 Use the navigation keys to the removable storage device. To change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to display a list of a field, select it to select items in BIOS Setup. It also allows you to change the value of... bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. You can change the settings. General help At the bottom of the ASUS support website. Refer to display the other items on the screen. EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) This button above the menu bar contains the navigation...
... item that is a brief description of the selected item. ROG ZENITH EXTREME 3-5 Use the navigation keys to the removable storage device. To change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to display a list of a field, select it to select items in BIOS Setup. It also allows you to change the value of... bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. You can change the settings. General help At the bottom of the ASUS support website. Refer to display the other items on the screen. EZ Tuning Wizard(F11) This button above the menu bar contains the navigation...
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.../chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey... for the advanced BIOS settings. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes...
.../chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click < or > to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey... for the advanced BIOS settings. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes...
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Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans: Select to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to manually configure your fans: Select to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
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OC Setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH EXTREME 3-9 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click OC then click Next. 3. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2.
OC Setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH EXTREME 3-9 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Click OC then click Next. 3. Press on your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2.