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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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...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as stated in writing by any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of this email address). 2 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual...
...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as stated in writing by any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of this email address). 2 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual...
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... 51 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
... 51 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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... enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with your motherboard for the name. • The screenshots in this...
... enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. 4 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with your motherboard for the name. • The screenshots in this...
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...Exit menu for information on . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 5 Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this... used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . If you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard manual for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis...
...Exit menu for information on . Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 5 Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Do this... used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . If you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard manual for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis...
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... to find the related item listing Turns the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on the devices you installed to the system. 6 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual The default screen for details. Displays the system properties of the selected mode. 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 the Setup Mode ...
... to find the related item listing Turns the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on the devices you installed to the system. 6 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual The default screen for details. Displays the system properties of the selected mode. 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 the Setup Mode ...
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... 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 EZ Mode Hot keys Displays a quick overview of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings...
... 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 EZ Mode Hot keys Displays a quick overview of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings...
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...An arrow sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you want to display in a Tree Map setup. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your fans. Search (F9) This button allows you can select for more information. For changing the system boot configuration For ...section QFan Control 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 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Use this button to select the language that the item has a submenu. Refer...
...An arrow sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that you want to display in a Tree Map setup. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your fans. Search (F9) This button allows you can select for more information. For changing the system boot configuration For ...section QFan Control 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 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Use this button to select the language that the item has a submenu. Refer...
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...-configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen when there are items that you to the removable storage device. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 9 AURA (F4) This button allows you last modified and saved in the menu and change the settings. Use key to capture the BIOS...
...-configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen when there are items that you to the removable storage device. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 9 AURA (F4) This button allows you last modified and saved in the menu and change the settings. Use key to capture the BIOS...
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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. 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
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PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 11 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Select 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 adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 11 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Select 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 adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
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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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Adding items to view the saved BIOS items. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 13 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen. Go to My Favorites menu ...
Adding items to view the saved BIOS items. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 13 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen. Go to My Favorites menu ...
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1.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show [Installed]. 14 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. •...
1.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show [Installed]. 14 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual After you set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. •...
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... . 2. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 15 After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows the default [Not Installed]. From the Create...
... . 2. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 15 After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows the default [Not Installed]. From the Create...
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... as the CPU and DIMM model you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. 16 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the...optimal settings for this item to load the DIMM's default XMP profile. Scroll down 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....
... as the CPU and DIMM model you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. 16 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the...optimal settings for this item to load the DIMM's default XMP profile. Scroll down 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....
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... appears only when you to enhance the system performance. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 17 BCLK Frequency This item allows you to [XMP I ], [XMP II], or [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto - Remove All limits] This item allows you ... 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 select your eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP). Configuration options: [Auto] [...
... appears only when you to enhance the system performance. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 17 BCLK Frequency This item allows you to [XMP I ], [XMP II], or [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto - Remove All limits] This item allows you ... 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 select your eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP). Configuration options: [Auto] [...
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...from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Use the and keys to the default settings. 18 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual If this item to [Auto]. We recommend setting this happens, revert to adjust the value. The configurable options vary with the...Limit, do not 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 the 4-core ratio limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
...from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Use the and keys to the default settings. 18 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual If this item to [Auto]. We recommend setting this happens, revert to adjust the value. The configurable options vary with the...Limit, do not 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 the 4-core ratio limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
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N 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] [1] - [15] DRAM REF Cycle ...
N 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] [1] - [15] DRAM REF Cycle ...
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... 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 Manual
... 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 Manual