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... battery. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND This header is removed or replaced. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you intend to use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. You can clear the CMOS memory of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to overclocking. Motherboard Pin Definition 1-3 1 Headers 1. Use a metal object such as a chassis intrusion event. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a highlevel signal to short the two pins. 3. Remove...
... battery. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND This header is removed or replaced. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you intend to use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. You can clear the CMOS memory of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to overclocking. Motherboard Pin Definition 1-3 1 Headers 1. Use a metal object such as a chassis intrusion event. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a highlevel signal to short the two pins. 3. Remove...
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..., remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to disable it . 1-4 Motherboard Pin Definition Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power...
..., remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to disable it . 1-4 Motherboard Pin Definition Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power...
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... mode) using the connected USB devices. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead for eDP Motherboard Pin Definition 1-5 Display panel VCC power selector (VCC_PWR_SEL) Pins 1 (Default) 2 3 Setting 3V 5V 12V 7. Set to +5VSB to wake 12 23 up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS...
... mode) using the connected USB devices. otherwise, the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the +5VSB lead for eDP Motherboard Pin Definition 1-5 Display panel VCC power selector (VCC_PWR_SEL) Pins 1 (Default) 2 3 Setting 3V 5V 12V 7. Set to +5VSB to wake 12 23 up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS...
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... not place C jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of the cable matches the ground pin CPU_FAN of the connector CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Do not forget to connect the fan cables to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin) This connector is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and PIN 1 backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.
... not place C jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of the cable matches the ground pin CPU_FAN of the connector CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND +5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Do not forget to connect the fan cables to connect a USB 3.0 module for USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin) This connector is for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and PIN 1 backward compatibility with USB 2.0 specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.
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... recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 Motherboard Pin Definition 1-7 Single USB 2.0 connector (5-1 pin) This connector is for a USB 2.0 port. The power supply plugs are designed to 480Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Find the proper...
... recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. SPEAKER +5V GND GND Speaker Out PIN 1 Motherboard Pin Definition 1-7 Single USB 2.0 connector (5-1 pin) This connector is for a USB 2.0 port. The power supply plugs are designed to 480Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Find the proper...
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... must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA EXPRESS connector (7-pin SATA6G, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND Floating Device_Reset GND Detection SATAEXPRESS Motherboard Pin Definition 1-9 pin eDP) This connector is PIN 1 PIN 20 disabled by default. Embedded DisplayPort (40- EDP(Back) PIN 1 14. The SATAEXPRESS connector can...
... must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA EXPRESS connector (7-pin SATA6G, SATAEXPRESS) This connector connects to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND Floating Device_Reset GND Detection SATAEXPRESS Motherboard Pin Definition 1-9 pin eDP) This connector is PIN 1 PIN 20 disabled by default. Embedded DisplayPort (40- EDP(Back) PIN 1 14. The SATAEXPRESS connector can...
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... power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) F_PANEL +PWR_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PIN...
... power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) F_PANEL +PWR_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PIN...
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... system settings. HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the system power, and blinks when the PIN 1 system is for the HDD Activity LED. Ground RESET NC PLED+ PLED- • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Motherboard Pin Definition 1-11 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch...
... system settings. HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the system power, and blinks when the PIN 1 system is for the HDD Activity LED. Ground RESET NC PLED+ PLED- • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Motherboard Pin Definition 1-11 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch...
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... connector. RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) +HDD_LED- Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector when a chassis component is in sleep or soft-off the system power. • Chassis intrusion header (2-pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. 1-12 Motherboard Pin...
... connector. RESET +PWR_LED* Requires an ATX power supply This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) +HDD_LED- Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector when a chassis component is in sleep or soft-off the system power. • Chassis intrusion header (2-pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. 1-12 Motherboard Pin...
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... NC GND S_USB_PN10_R S_USB_PP10_R GND Motherboard Pin Definition 1-13 PIN 1 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V 18. M.2(SOCKET3) 19. M.2 socket 1, E Key This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280/22110 or 2242/2260/22110 storage devices by models. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe/SATA M.2 device, ensure to install an M.2 E key Wi-Fi and Wi...
... NC GND S_USB_PN10_R S_USB_PP10_R GND Motherboard Pin Definition 1-13 PIN 1 +3VSB S_PCIRST#_TBD GND C_PCICLK_TPM +3V +3V 18. M.2(SOCKET3) 19. M.2 socket 1, E Key This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. • This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280/22110 or 2242/2260/22110 storage devices by models. • When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe/SATA M.2 device, ensure to install an M.2 E key Wi-Fi and Wi...
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... a monitor switch that can turn off the LCD panel display backlight. LCD panel monitor switch header (2-pin PANEL_SW) This 2-pin header is for basic system sound capability. INT_SPK Front_L- Internal stereo speaker header (4-pin INT_SPK) The internal mono speaker header allows connection to an internal, low-power speaker for the SATA power cable. ATX19V GND PIN 1 DC_JACK_IN This connector supports 12V and 19V by models. SATA power connector (15-pin SATA_PWRCON) This connector is for an ATX power supply. To provide power to your SATA device, connect the SATA power...
... a monitor switch that can turn off the LCD panel display backlight. LCD panel monitor switch header (2-pin PANEL_SW) This 2-pin header is for basic system sound capability. INT_SPK Front_L- Internal stereo speaker header (4-pin INT_SPK) The internal mono speaker header allows connection to an internal, low-power speaker for the SATA power cable. ATX19V GND PIN 1 DC_JACK_IN This connector supports 12V and 19V by models. SATA power connector (15-pin SATA_PWRCON) This connector is for an ATX power supply. To provide power to your SATA device, connect the SATA power...
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... OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in soft-off mode. KeyBot LED (KEYBOT_LED) This LED lights up when there is no hard disk drive connected to indicate that displays the system status. 1-16 Motherboard Pin Definition 4 Onboard LEDs 1. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. If an error is...
... OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in soft-off mode. KeyBot LED (KEYBOT_LED) This LED lights up when there is no hard disk drive connected to indicate that displays the system status. 1-16 Motherboard Pin Definition 4 Onboard LEDs 1. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. If an error is...
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... stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. 5 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons allow you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. • Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version...
... stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. 5 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons allow you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for successful boot. • Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version...
BIOSUpdateE-Manual English
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... http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of this information. Such software in this product is distributed without any problems in receipt of reproduction and shipment, which you . Where the applicable license entitles you to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. No part...
... http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of this information. Such software in this product is distributed without any problems in receipt of reproduction and shipment, which you . Where the applicable license entitles you to obtain the corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. No part...
BIOSUpdateE-Manual English
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... also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to a USB flash disk in case you can use in the future. Chapter 1: UEFI BIOS - Graphics Mode 1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily...
... also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to a USB flash disk in case you can use in the future. Chapter 1: UEFI BIOS - Graphics Mode 1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that you to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily...
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... Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Before you to prevent system boot failure! Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks...
... Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to perform the BIOS update process. Before you to prevent system boot failure! Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function supports USB flash disks...
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... to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. For details, refer to the Drive field. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. b) Press to switch to the section Exit Menu in your motherboard user manual. • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via USB or Internet. c) Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. 1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you load the BIOS default settings to...
... to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. For details, refer to the Drive field. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. b) Press to switch to the section Exit Menu in your motherboard user manual. • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via USB or Internet. c) Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. 1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you load the BIOS default settings to...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS! 1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS settings. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS! 1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to load default BIOS values. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to recover BIOS settings. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility...
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... to select and update BIOS. 3. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via the Internet. Aptio Setup Utility - Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Text Mode 2.1 ASUS EZ Flash The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 8 BIOS Update and Management...
... to select and update BIOS. 3. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com • Check your Internet connection before updating the BIOS via the Internet. Aptio Setup Utility - Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Text Mode 2.1 ASUS EZ Flash The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 8 BIOS Update and Management...
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...: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to enter FreeDOS prompt. boot: BIOS Update and Management 9 2.2 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB flash drive. Ensure that your USB flash drive is pressed within five (5) seconds to the USB port. 2. Press ENTER to update the BIOS in DOS: 1. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD...
...: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to enter FreeDOS prompt. boot: BIOS Update and Management 9 2.2 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot from http://support.asus.com and save them in your USB flash drive. Ensure that your USB flash drive is pressed within five (5) seconds to the USB port. 2. Press ENTER to update the BIOS in DOS: 1. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD...