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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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... is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this email address). 2 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding ... or by any means, except documentation kept by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. Where the applicable license entitles you encounter any warranty to infringe. E16452 First Edition April 2020 Copyright© 2020...
... is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this email address). 2 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual to the email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding ... or by any means, except documentation kept by sending a request to: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. Where the applicable license entitles you encounter any warranty to infringe. E16452 First Edition April 2020 Copyright© 2020...
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Contents 1.1 Knowing BIOS 4 1.2 BIOS setup program 5 1.2.1 EZ Mode 6 1.2.2 Advanced Mode 7 1.2.3 QFan Control 10 1.3 My Favorites 12 1.4 Main menu...14 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu 16 1.6 Advanced menu 34 1.6.1 Platform Misc ...50 1.7 Monitor menu 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...
Contents 1.1 Knowing BIOS 4 1.2 BIOS setup program 5 1.2.1 EZ Mode 6 1.2.2 Advanced Mode 7 1.2.3 QFan Control 10 1.3 My Favorites 12 1.4 Main menu...14 1.5 Ai Tweaker menu 16 1.6 Advanced menu 34 1.6.1 Platform Misc ...50 1.7 Monitor menu 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...
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... • The screenshots in the motherboard CMOS. The term "BIOS" in this manual are needed for settings and options. 4 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of the CAP file varies depending ...your motherboard for settings and options. • BIOS settings and options may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to ensure optimal performance. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with ...
... • The screenshots in the motherboard CMOS. The term "BIOS" in this manual are needed for settings and options. 4 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of the CAP file varies depending ...your motherboard for settings and options. • BIOS settings and options may result to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to ensure optimal performance. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with ...
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... on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system...refer to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 5 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS settings and options for reference purposes only, and may...
... on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system...refer to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 5 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS settings and options for reference purposes only, and may...
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...SATA RAID mode for details. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays a quick overview of the Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning ...modes system status Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Searches by BIOS item name, enter the item name to find the related item listing Turns the RGB LED lighting or... the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 6 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual
...SATA RAID mode for details. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Displays a quick overview of the Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning ...modes system status Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Searches by BIOS item name, enter the item name to find the related item listing Turns the RGB LED lighting or... the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. 6 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual
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... Mode to EZ Mode Hot keys Displays a quick overview of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. 1.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Pop-up Menu Configuration fields Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control... back to 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
... Mode to EZ Mode Hot keys Displays a quick overview of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. 1.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for the detailed configurations. Pop-up Menu Configuration fields Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control... back to 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
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...item on any menu screen means that you want to search for that you can select for your BIOS. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . QFan Control (F6) This ...system settings and configuration. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to find the related item listing. 8 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Refer to select the language that menu. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the ...
...item on any menu screen means that you want to search for that you can select for your BIOS. My Favorites (F3) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . QFan Control (F6) This ...system settings and configuration. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to find the related item listing. 8 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual Refer to select the language that menu. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the ...
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...the removable storage device. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 9 General help At the bottom of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains ... will still be enabled. [Stealth Mode]: All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. AURA (F4) This button allows you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of a menu screen when there...
...the removable storage device. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 9 General help At the bottom of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains ... will still be enabled. [Stealth Mode]: All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. AURA (F4) This button allows you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of a menu screen when there...
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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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Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click Apply to view its current status. 2. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 11 Speed points Select to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. 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.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click Apply to view its current status. 2. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 11 Speed points Select to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. 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.
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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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Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 13 You cannot add the following items to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Go to My ...Favorites menu to default favorite items 3. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. On...
Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to view the saved BIOS items. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 13 You cannot add the following items to save as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Go to My ...Favorites menu to default favorite items 3. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. On...
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... program. See the motherboard for information on top of the screen show [Installed]. 14 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The Administrator... or User Password items on how to clear the BIOS password. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you set the system date, time, language, ...
... program. See the motherboard for information on top of the screen show [Installed]. 14 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper. • The Administrator... or User Password items on how to clear the BIOS password. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you set the system date, time, language, ...
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...screen shows the default [Not Installed]. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 15 Otherwise, you set a password, this item shows [Installed]. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. The User ..., but leave other fields blank then select OK to continue. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system...
...screen shows the default [Not Installed]. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 15 Otherwise, you set a password, this item shows [Installed]. Re-type to confirm the password then select OK. The User ..., but leave other fields blank then select OK to continue. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. User Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system...
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...mode is selected, the BCLK (base clock) frequency can cause the system to malfunction. 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 item to load the DIMM's ...default XMP memory timings (CL, TRCD, TRP, TRAS) with BCLK frequency 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...
...mode is selected, the BCLK (base clock) frequency can cause the system to malfunction. 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 item to load the DIMM's ...default XMP memory timings (CL, TRCD, TRP, TRAS) with BCLK frequency 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...
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... on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto - Lets BIOS Optimize] This item allows you to adjust the value. SVID Behavior This item allows you to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. ...Core] [AI Optimized] The [AI Optimized] item appears only when you to use ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo settings at default processor speeds. [Disabled - PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 17 The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [Disabled]...
... on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto - Lets BIOS Optimize] This item allows you to adjust the value. SVID Behavior This item allows you to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. ...Core] [AI Optimized] The [AI Optimized] item appears only when you to use ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo settings at default processor speeds. [Disabled - PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual 17 The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [Disabled]...
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... adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-8533MHz] CPU SVID Support Disable this happens, revert to the default settings. 18 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual
... adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-8533MHz] CPU SVID Support Disable this happens, revert to the default settings. 18 PRIME/PRO/ProArt/TUF GAMING Intel 400 Series BIOS Manual
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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 ...
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 ...
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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