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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai... menu 3-21 3.8 Boot menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-23 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-24 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-25 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-25 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-26 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-28 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-30 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 Ai... menu 3-21 3.8 Boot menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-23 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-23 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-24 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-25 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-25 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-26 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-27 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-27 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-28 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-30 iv
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... standard package. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the...
... standard package. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the...
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...BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, 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. xiii WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update...the ASUS website for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 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(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! PRIME Z370-A specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS ...
...BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, 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. xiii WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update...the ASUS website for ASUS ThunderboltEX series support 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(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! PRIME Z370-A specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS ...
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... • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! 2. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the...to boot during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the computer....
... • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! 2. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the...to boot during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after turning on the computer....
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... BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is... BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for this user manual refers to different BIOS release versions. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS ...
... BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is... BIOS settings apply to most conditions to the latest BIOS version for this user manual refers to different BIOS release versions. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS ...
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...or press hotkey . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change ... by pressing the hotkey. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only,...
...or press hotkey . Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change ... by pressing the hotkey. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only,...
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...profile number from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Bus Interface This item allows you to key in the profile number that saved your system. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-25 Profile Name This item allows ...you to select the bus interface. This feature is installed in your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings....
...profile number from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Bus Interface This item allows you to key in the profile number that saved your system. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-25 Profile Name This item allows ...you to select the bus interface. This feature is installed in your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings....
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... support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-27 ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD...
... support DVD that allows you to update your BIOS when necessary. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-27 ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD...
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... connection before updating through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to the Folder Info field. 7. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the ...Internet. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions.
... connection before updating through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to the Folder Info field. 7. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the ...Internet. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions.
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...update process is done. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-29 • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS...! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to complete the update. 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and then press . Chapter 3 4. ...
...update process is done. ASUS PRIME Z370-A Series 3-29 • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. To update the BIOS...! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to complete the update. 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and then press . Chapter 3 4. ...
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.... The system requires you want to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or...
.... The system requires you want to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or...