BIOSUpdateE-Manual English
Page 2
... of this product is authorized in the About Box of the product for identification or explanation and to the extent permitted by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...service will be much obliged if you encounter any warranty to the owners' benefit, without any problems in this email address). 2 BIOS Update and Management Offer to Provide Source Code of alteration is distributed without intent to obtain the corresponding source code and your request...
... of this product is authorized in the About Box of the product for identification or explanation and to the extent permitted by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...service will be much obliged if you encounter any warranty to the owners' benefit, without any problems in this email address). 2 BIOS Update and Management Offer to Provide Source Code of alteration is distributed without intent to obtain the corresponding source code and your request...
BIOSUpdateE-Manual English
Page 4
... your motherboard. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in updating and managing the BIOS setup program on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS Update and Management This manual discusses the ASUS-exclusive utilities or tools that allows you to automatically...
... your motherboard. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in updating and managing the BIOS setup program on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS Update and Management This manual discusses the ASUS-exclusive utilities or tools that allows you to automatically...
BIOSUpdateE-Manual English
Page 5
..., and then press to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. BIOS Update and Management 5 Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to enable... Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 1.2 ASUS EZ 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. Before you to...
..., and then press to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. BIOS Update and Management 5 Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to enable... Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 1.2 ASUS EZ 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. Before you to...
BIOSUpdateE-Manual English
Page 6
... the onscreen instructions to the Drive field. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to select an Internet connection method, and then press . Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. b) Press... the Left/Right arrow keys to enable it. 2. 1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that you to update the...
... the onscreen instructions to the Drive field. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to select an Internet connection method, and then press . Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. b) Press... the Left/Right arrow keys to enable it. 2. 1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that you to update the...
BIOSUpdateE-Manual English
Page 7
...you press to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using... the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or ...
...you press to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using... the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or ...
BIOSUpdateE-Manual English
Page 8
...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 - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 2: UEFI BIOS - Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press ...8226; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select and update BIOS. 3. Text Mode 2.1 ASUS EZ Flash The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to the USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select Start EzFlash and...
...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 - Copyright (C) 2017 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 2: UEFI BIOS - Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press ...8226; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select and update BIOS. 3. Text Mode 2.1 ASUS EZ Flash The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to the USB port. 2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select Start EzFlash and...
BIOSUpdateE-Manual English
Page 9
...on your computer then press to launch the select boot device screen. 3. 2.2 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) ...UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD...
...on your computer then press to launch the select boot device screen. 3. 2.2 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS: 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) ...UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup 4. Peter Anvin A Bootable DVD...
BIOSUpdateE-Manual English
Page 10
... [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to confirm the BIOS update. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Are you sure you want to security regulations.... 10 BIOS Update and Management Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to update the BIOS? Press to switch from ...
... [Esc] Exit [V] Drive Info Files panel 3. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Welcome to confirm the BIOS update. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. Are you sure you want to security regulations.... 10 BIOS Update and Management Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to update the BIOS? Press to switch from ...
BIOSUpdateE-Manual English
Page 11
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. BIOS Update and Management 11 Select Yes then press . When BIOS update is done, press to prevent system boot failaure. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Restart your computer. 5.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. BIOS Update and Management 11 Select Yes then press . When BIOS update is done, press to prevent system boot failaure. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Restart your computer. 5.
E11133MBPinDefinition English
Page 3
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 2. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a highlevel signal to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON ... is then generated as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to this connector. The...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 2. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a highlevel signal to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON ... is then generated as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND CLRTC PIN 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to this connector. The...
E11133MBPinDefinition English
Page 4
...jumper default position. 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. Shut down the key during ...the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 2. You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do...
...jumper default position. 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. Shut down the key during ...the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 2. You can automatically reset parameter settings to reenter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do...
E11133MBPinDefinition English
Page 5
... and USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. 12 23 KB_USBPWB +5V +5VSB (Default) 5. 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding...
... and USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. 12 23 KB_USBPWB +5V +5VSB (Default) 5. 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding...
E11133MBPinDefinition English
Page 9
...- LVDS ODD_Lane3_P ODD_Lane3_N ODD_Lane2_P ODD_Lane2_N ODD_Lane1_P ODD_Lane1_N ODD_Lane0_P ODD_Lane0_N EVEN_Lane3_P EVEN_Lane3_N EVEN_Lane2_P EVEN_Lane2_N EVEN_Lane1_P EVEN_Lane1_N EVEN_Lane0_P EVEN_Lane0_N EDID_GND LCD_VCC LCD_VCC LCD_VCC Enable LVDS in the BIOS setup if the LVDS output is PIN 1 PIN 20 disabled by default. If you installed SATA hard disk drives, you can support one SATA Express...
...- LVDS ODD_Lane3_P ODD_Lane3_N ODD_Lane2_P ODD_Lane2_N ODD_Lane1_P ODD_Lane1_N ODD_Lane0_P ODD_Lane0_N EVEN_Lane3_P EVEN_Lane3_N EVEN_Lane2_P EVEN_Lane2_N EVEN_Lane1_P EVEN_Lane1_N EVEN_Lane0_P EVEN_Lane0_N EDID_GND LCD_VCC LCD_VCC LCD_VCC Enable LVDS in the BIOS setup if the LVDS output is PIN 1 PIN 20 disabled by default. If you installed SATA hard disk drives, you can support one SATA Express...
E11133MBPinDefinition English
Page 10
... HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 16. PWRSW RESET • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-10 E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2...
... HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- PIN 1 HDD_LED+ HDD_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 16. PWRSW RESET • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-10 E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2...
E11133MBPinDefinition English
Page 16
... status. 1-16 E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2.indd 16 Motherboard Pin Definition 2015/12/28 17:21:49 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you press the...
... status. 1-16 E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2.indd 16 Motherboard Pin Definition 2015/12/28 17:21:49 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you press the...
E11133MBPinDefinition English
Page 17
...loads and tests failsafe memory settings. 5 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before removing or installing any motherboard component. ...2. This is tested. Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. The button also lights up...
...loads and tests failsafe memory settings. 5 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before removing or installing any motherboard component. ...2. This is tested. Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. The button also lights up...
E11133MBPinDefinition English
Page 18
... Mode switch. 1-18 E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2.indd 18 Motherboard Pin Definition 2015/12/28 17:21:49 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to activate the KeyBot feature. SOUNDSTAGE 7. When enabled, the Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing...
... Mode switch. 1-18 E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2.indd 18 Motherboard Pin Definition 2015/12/28 17:21:49 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to activate the KeyBot feature. SOUNDSTAGE 7. When enabled, the Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing...
Users Manual English
Page 3
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME B450M-A specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you proceed 1-1 Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 System memory 1-9 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 EZ Mode...2-2 Advanced Mode 2-3 Exit menu...2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi PRIME B450M-A specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you proceed 1-1 Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 System memory 1-9 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 EZ Mode...2-2 Advanced Mode 2-3 Exit menu...2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4 iii
Users Manual English
Page 4
... motherboard and the new technology it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the...
... motherboard and the new technology it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the...