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... for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click < or > to the system. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to switch modes ReSize BAR Search AURA Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. 2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides...
... for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click < or > to the system. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to switch modes ReSize BAR Search AURA Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. 2.1 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides...
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... temperature specifications when current, power and thermal headroom exists, please ensure quality cooling for maintaining maximum performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Best-Case Scenario] [Typical Scenario] [Worst-Case Scenario] [Intel's Fail Safe] 20 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Each profile has its own DRAM frequency, timing and voltage. The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to use ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo settings at default processor speeds. [Disabled - Lets BIOS...
... temperature specifications when current, power and thermal headroom exists, please ensure quality cooling for maintaining maximum performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Best-Case Scenario] [Typical Scenario] [Worst-Case Scenario] [Intel's Fail Safe] 20 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Each profile has its own DRAM frequency, timing and voltage. The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to use ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo settings at default processor speeds. [Disabled - Lets BIOS...
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...4th Point] 34 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Realtime Memory Frequency Allows you to [Disabled]. Allows manual switching between in runtime between default SPD Profile frequency and selected XMP profile frequency. Can disable, fix to enable or disable Memory Frequency feature. Allows automatic switching between default SPD Profile frequency and selected XMP profile frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Realtime Memory Frequency is set to enable or disable Controller 1, Channel 0. Only valid...
...4th Point] 34 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Realtime Memory Frequency Allows you to [Disabled]. Allows manual switching between in runtime between default SPD Profile frequency and selected XMP profile frequency. Can disable, fix to enable or disable Memory Frequency feature. Allows automatic switching between default SPD Profile frequency and selected XMP profile frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Realtime Memory Frequency is set to enable or disable Controller 1, Channel 0. Only valid...
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... submenu displays the Efficient Core Information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. PCI Express DMI ASPM Allows you to control the ASPM support for each root port. Scroll down to set the DMI ASPM Support. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 53 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] DMI Gen3 ASPM Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock...
... submenu displays the Efficient Core Information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. PCI Express DMI ASPM Allows you to control the ASPM support for each root port. Scroll down to set the DMI ASPM Support. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 53 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] DMI Gen3 ASPM Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock...
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... Boost Max Technology 3.0 support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode Allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 55 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy Game Compatibility Mode When set starting from physical attacks. Boot performance mode Allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than two frequency to disable or enable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Acoustic...
... Boost Max Technology 3.0 support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode Allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 55 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy Game Compatibility Mode When set starting from physical attacks. Boot performance mode Allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than two frequency to disable or enable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Acoustic...
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... (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to set the VMD configuration settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMD setup menu The items in this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics for multimonitor output. Enable VMD controller Allows you set to [Enabled]. Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Enabled]. 58 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setting the Enable VMD controller to [Disabled] may result...
... (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to set the VMD configuration settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMD setup menu The items in this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics for multimonitor output. Enable VMD controller Allows you set to [Enabled]. Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Enabled]. 58 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setting the Enable VMD controller to [Disabled] may result...
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... menu allow you to change should be emulated according to their media format. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] 66 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual SR-IOV Support This option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for devices connected. [Auto] enumerates devices according to a drive type. Configuration options...
... menu allow you to change should be emulated according to their media format. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] 66 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual SR-IOV Support This option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can be used for devices connected. [Auto] enumerates devices according to a drive type. Configuration options...
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... RTC (Real-Time Clock) to change the onboard devices settings. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 69 Scroll down to get the system ready for the actual settings and options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled (S5)] Power On By PCI-E Allows you can set to enable or disable the Wake-on your motherboard for ErP requirement. PCIe Bandwidth Bifurcation Configuration [Auto] [X8/X8] Run full PCIe X16 mode. When enabled, you to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards.
... RTC (Real-Time Clock) to change the onboard devices settings. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 69 Scroll down to get the system ready for the actual settings and options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled (S5)] Power On By PCI-E Allows you can set to enable or disable the Wake-on your motherboard for ErP requirement. PCIe Bandwidth Bifurcation Configuration [Auto] [X8/X8] Run full PCIe X16 mode. When enabled, you to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards.
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...allows you to set parameters for Serial Port. Functional LEDs behave normally, while RGB LEDs will be unconditionally disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB power delivery in the working ) state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LED lighting When system is in working ) state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Connectivity mode (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth) Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your PC is a serial port (COM) connector on your motherboard. 70 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual The RGB Header(s) and...
...allows you to set parameters for Serial Port. Functional LEDs behave normally, while RGB LEDs will be unconditionally disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB power delivery in the working ) state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LED lighting When system is in working ) state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Connectivity mode (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth) Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your PC is a serial port (COM) connector on your motherboard. 70 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual The RGB Header(s) and...
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... appear only when AIO Pump Profile is set to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin fan/pump. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 77 The higher the level, the slower the change in less noise, but this will...
... appear only when AIO Pump Profile is set to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin fan/pump. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 77 The higher the level, the slower the change in less noise, but this will...
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... NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to a previous version, but this setting meets the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 86 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Select an item then press to your motherboard for special functions. Publish HII Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The availability of your motherboard. Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. 9.
... NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS to a previous version, but this setting meets the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 86 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Select an item then press to your motherboard for special functions. Publish HII Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The availability of your motherboard. Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. 9.
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... switch to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to the Drive field. 4. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The following utilities allow you to download and update to the latest BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup...
... switch to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to the Drive field. 4. Insert the USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. The following utilities allow you to download and update to the latest BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup...
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... BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 93 If you to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...
... BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 93 If you to the USB port. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating...
Users Manual English
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PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for any updates. **** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. resolution of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU types. Intel®...
PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors & 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to www.asus.com for any updates. **** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. resolution of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU types. Intel®...
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... - PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth® v5.3** * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. ** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI...
... - PRIME Z790-A WIFI specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth® v5.3** * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. ** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output. 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI...
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... series card is sold separately. • Adjust the PCIe bifurcation under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slots (from CPU) Slot Description 1 PCIEX16 Quantity of identifiable M.2 SSD (pcs) Situation 1 Situation 2 1 (x16)* 2 (x8+x8)** * Install an M.2 SSD card to the M.2_1 or M.2_3 slot on the Hyper M.2 X16 series card. ** Install two M.2 SSD cards to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. Chapter...
... series card is sold separately. • Adjust the PCIe bifurcation under BIOS settings. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slots (from CPU) Slot Description 1 PCIEX16 Quantity of identifiable M.2 SSD (pcs) Situation 1 Situation 2 1 (x16)* 2 (x8+x8)** * Install an M.2 SSD card to the M.2_1 or M.2_3 slot on the Hyper M.2 X16 series card. ** Install two M.2 SSD cards to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for the recommended VGA configuration and Hyper M.2 configuration. Chapter...
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...; 13th & 12th Gen Processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • Intel® Z790 Chipset: - M.2_2 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - M.2_3 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. - M.2_4 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-11 Chapter 1 6.
...; 13th & 12th Gen Processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • Intel® Z790 Chipset: - M.2_2 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - M.2_3 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. - M.2_4 supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. PRIME Z790-A WIFI 1-11 Chapter 1 6.
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...; Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Chapter 1 7. A SATA6G_1 B SATA6G_2 A C SATA6G_3 B D SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND CD If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website...
...; Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Chapter 1 7. A SATA6G_1 B SATA6G_2 A C SATA6G_3 B D SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND CD If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website...
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... as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. For more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. Please...
... as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. For more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. Please...
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... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting...
... BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. You can cause system boot failure! Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS 1. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting...