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...Taiwan In your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is defaced or missing. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS ...location where you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
...Taiwan In your request please provide the name, model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. The source code will not be extended if: (1) the product is defaced or missing. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS ...location where you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
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... HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-21 3.6.8 USB Configuration 3-21 3.6.9 AMD CBS 3-21 3.7 Monitor menu 3-22 3.8 Boot menu 3-25 3.9 Tool menu 3-29 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-29 3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-29 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-29 3.10 Exit menu 3-30 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-31 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-32 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-34 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 AMD RAID Array configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Setting up RAID from RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS...
... HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-21 3.6.8 USB Configuration 3-21 3.6.9 AMD CBS 3-21 3.7 Monitor menu 3-22 3.8 Boot menu 3-25 3.9 Tool menu 3-29 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-29 3.9.2 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-29 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-29 3.10 Exit menu 3-30 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-31 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-32 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-34 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 AMD RAID Array configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-2 4.1.3 Setting up RAID from RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS...
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... panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x TPM connector 1 x COM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x Clear CMOS header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, 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, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX...
... panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x TPM connector 1 x COM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x Clear CMOS header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, 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, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX...
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...W_pump+, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) 3. USB34) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-14 1-4 1-9 1-17 1-4 1-4 1-12 1-10 1-15 1-8 1-16 1-12 1-11 1-16 1-17 1-11 ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 1-3 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) 4. AM4 socket 6. USB 3.1 connector (20 pin USB3.1_C1) 8. Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 11. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 15. SATA 6G_78) 9. USB...
...W_pump+, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2) 3. USB34) 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page 1-14 1-4 1-9 1-17 1-4 1-4 1-12 1-10 1-15 1-8 1-16 1-12 1-11 1-16 1-17 1-11 ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 1-3 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) 4. AM4 socket 6. USB 3.1 connector (20 pin USB3.1_C1) 8. Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 11. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM) 15. SATA 6G_78) 9. USB...
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... higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Check with the same CAS Latency. ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 1-5 For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. Chapter 1 Recommended memory configurations Memory configurations You may install 1 GB...
... higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64 MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Check with the same CAS Latency. ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 1-5 For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. Chapter 1 Recommended memory configurations Memory configurations You may install 1 GB...
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...• Due to CPU limitation, PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 working at @x16 or x8 varies by processor when using one graphics card. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard For AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x1_3 M.2 CPU USB3.0 XHCI Controller AMD Chipset XHCI Controller SATA Controller HD Audio Controller Intel LAN ASMedia Connector...
...• Due to CPU limitation, PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 working at @x16 or x8 varies by processor when using one graphics card. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI® mode. • Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard For AMD 7th Generation A-series/Athlon™ Processors PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe x16_3 PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x1_3 M.2 CPU USB3.0 XHCI Controller AMD Chipset XHCI Controller SATA Controller HD Audio Controller Intel LAN ASMedia Connector...
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... Chapter 1 6. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, W_Pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin CHA_FAN12) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of your water cooling kit to the AIO_PUMP / W_PUMP+ connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. A CPU_FAN B CPU_OPT A B C PRIME X370-PRO D E F PRIME X370-PRO Fan connectors C AIO_PUMP...
... Chapter 1 6. CPU, CPU optional, AIO pump, W_Pump, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin AIO_PUMP; 4-pin W_PUMP+; 4-pin CHA_FAN12) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of your water cooling kit to the AIO_PUMP / W_PUMP+ connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the fan connectors. A CPU_FAN B CPU_OPT A B C PRIME X370-PRO D E F PRIME X370-PRO Fan connectors C AIO_PUMP...
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... panel connectors 1. HDMI 1.4b port * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for your devices to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. USB 3.0 Type-C port C7 9. USB 3.1 Type-A ports E12 5. Intel® LAN port* 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Please connect your USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports and your USB 3.1 devices to USB 3.1 ports for faster and better performance for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. • USB 3.1/3.0 devices can only be used as...
... panel connectors 1. HDMI 1.4b port * and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for your devices to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. USB 3.0 Type-C port C7 9. USB 3.1 Type-A ports E12 5. Intel® LAN port* 6. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Please connect your USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports and your USB 3.1 devices to USB 3.1 ports for faster and better performance for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions. • USB 3.1/3.0 devices can only be used as...
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... time 1. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for assistance. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. 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 continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 2-15
... time 1. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for assistance. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. 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 continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 2-15
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... hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is...
... hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is...
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... CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without changing anything. [TPU I ] Applies air cooling overclocking conditions. [TPU II ] Applies water cooling overclocking conditions. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Memory Frequency The configuration options displayed vary depending on the CPU installed. Use the and keys to apply the optimized setting. Allows you to set Custom CPU Core...
... CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without changing anything. [TPU I ] Applies air cooling overclocking conditions. [TPU II ] Applies water cooling overclocking conditions. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Memory Frequency The configuration options displayed vary depending on the CPU installed. Use the and keys to apply the optimized setting. Allows you to set Custom CPU Core...
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... default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPUs installed. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 3-13 If this menu may vary depending on the CPU specification. Higher levels of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove...
... default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press . The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPUs installed. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 3-13 If this menu may vary depending on the CPU specification. Higher levels of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Select [Manual] to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove...
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... the Firmware TPM to enable the AMD CPU fTPM or select Discrete TPM to adjust the value. from 2.500V to 2.800V with a 0.005V interval when using an AMD RyzenTM Processor.. 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the VDDP standby voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NX Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the No-execute page protection function. Use the and keys to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 3-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPB Mode...
... the Firmware TPM to enable the AMD CPU fTPM or select Discrete TPM to adjust the value. from 2.500V to 2.800V with a 0.005V interval when using an AMD RyzenTM Processor.. 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the VDDP standby voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NX Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the No-execute page protection function. Use the and keys to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 3-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPB Mode...
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... to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Core Leveling Mode [Automatic mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to change the number of Compute Units on the system. Configuration options: [Automatic mode] [One core per processor] [One Compute Unit] [One core per Compute Unit] 3.6.2 NB Configuration IGFX Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Enables or disables the Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor support for ASUS Hyper kit card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Port Enable...
... to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Core Leveling Mode [Automatic mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you to change the number of Compute Units on the system. Configuration options: [Automatic mode] [One core per processor] [One Compute Unit] [One core per Compute Unit] 3.6.2 NB Configuration IGFX Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Enables or disables the Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor support for ASUS Hyper kit card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Port Enable...
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... when you set RGB LED light to [Enabled]. [On] LEDs will not light up in this function. Intel LAN Controller [On] This item allows you to enable/disable the SATA6G_1~8 hot-plug port(s). Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 3-19 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIEX16_3 4X-2X Switch [Auto] This item allows you to select the bandwidth of the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [On] [Off] In sleep, hibernate...
... when you set RGB LED light to [Enabled]. [On] LEDs will not light up in this function. Intel LAN Controller [On] This item allows you to enable/disable the SATA6G_1~8 hot-plug port(s). Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 3-19 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIEX16_3 4X-2X Switch [Auto] This item allows you to select the bandwidth of the Intel LAN controller. Configuration options: [On] [Off] In sleep, hibernate...
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... set to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off or on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off . Serial Port Configuration...
... set to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off or on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe/PCI LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off . Serial Port Configuration...
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... layout in this user manual for operating systems without an XHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. Refer to detect the presence of the USB ports. 3.6.7 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the USB ports. 3.6.9 AMD CBS The items in this menu display the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. USB Device Enable [Enabled] Allows you install an AMD RyzenTM processor. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. Refer to enable or disable all USB ports. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X370-PRO...
... layout in this user manual for operating systems without an XHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. Refer to detect the presence of the USB ports. 3.6.7 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the USB ports. 3.6.9 AMD CBS The items in this menu display the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. USB Device Enable [Enabled] Allows you install an AMD RyzenTM processor. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. Refer to enable or disable all USB ports. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X370-PRO...
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...] The third-party ROM messages will only work under normal boot. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 3-25 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] Allows your system to 10 seconds. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to display during Normal Boot. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. Boot Configuration Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Adjusts logo...
...] The third-party ROM messages will only work under normal boot. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME X370-PRO 3-25 Fast Boot [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. [Enabled] Allows your system to 10 seconds. Post Report [5 sec] This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to display during Normal Boot. Configuration options: [1 sec] ~ [10 sec] [Until Press ESC]. Boot Configuration Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Adjusts logo...
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... the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect a SATA power cable to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Go to [RAID]. 4. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Go to the Advanced menu > RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility, then press to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Refer to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to display the...
... the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. 4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect a SATA power cable to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Go to [RAID]. 4. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Go to the Advanced menu > RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility, then press to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. Refer to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set to display the...
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... the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version, clik OK. 4. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to complete the installation. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Insert the supported USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port...
... the RAID driver for Windows® OS: 1. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version, clik OK. 4. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to complete the installation. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Insert the supported USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port...