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... installed to switch modes ReSize BAR Search AURA Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. The default screen for details. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 7 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 to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu...
... installed to switch modes ReSize BAR Search AURA Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. The default screen for details. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 7 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 to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu...
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... Boost Technology Allows you to use optimized power and current thresholds for the CPU before enabling the ABT function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto - Lets BIOS Optimize] This item allows you to enable or disable IABT to improve performance by allowing higher multi-core turbo frequencies. 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 The default option is based...
... Boost Technology Allows you to use optimized power and current thresholds for the CPU before enabling the ABT function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto - Lets BIOS Optimize] This item allows you to enable or disable IABT to improve performance by allowing higher multi-core turbo frequencies. 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 The default option is based...
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...34 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Dynamic Memory Boost Allows you to enable or disable Controller 1, Channel 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Realtime Memory Frequency is set to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Controller 1, Channel 1 Control Allows you to enable or disable Dynamic Memory Boost Feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Fixed to 1st Point] [Fixed to 2nd Point] [Fixed to 3rd Point] [Fixed to a specific point, or enable frequency switching. Enabling...
...34 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Dynamic Memory Boost Allows you to enable or disable Controller 1, Channel 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Realtime Memory Frequency is set to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Controller 1, Channel 1 Control Allows you to enable or disable Dynamic Memory Boost Feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Fixed to 1st Point] [Fixed to 2nd Point] [Fixed to 3rd Point] [Fixed to a specific point, or enable frequency switching. Enabling...
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... submenu displays the Performance Core Information. Scroll down to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for the PEG 0. PCI Express DMI ASPM Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 53 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...
... submenu displays the Performance Core Information. Scroll down to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for the PEG 0. PCI Express DMI ASPM Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 53 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto...
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... automatically set starting from physical attacks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy Game Compatibility Mode When set to [Enabled], pressing the scroll lock key will set the CPU cores to run faster than two frequency to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Allows you to disable or enable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 55 Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max...
... automatically set starting from physical attacks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy Game Compatibility Mode When set to [Enabled], pressing the scroll lock key will set the CPU cores to run faster than two frequency to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Allows you to disable or enable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 55 Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setting the Enable VMD controller to enable render standby support. Map PCIE Storage under VMD to VMD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration The items in this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics for multimonitor output. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to set Map SATA Controller under VMD to [Disabled] if you set Map PCIE Storage under VMD Allows you to map or unmap PCIE Storage to [Enabled]. 58 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Memory Configuration...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setting the Enable VMD controller to enable render standby support. Map PCIE Storage under VMD to VMD. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Graphics Configuration The items in this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics for multimonitor output. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to set Map SATA Controller under VMD to [Disabled] if you set Map PCIE Storage under VMD Allows you to map or unmap PCIE Storage to [Enabled]. 58 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Memory Configuration...
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... cannot be used for OSes without XHCI support. Mass Storage Devices: Allows 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 The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. SR-IOV Support This option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. If any USB devices are...
... cannot be used for OSes without XHCI support. Mass Storage Devices: Allows 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 The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. SR-IOV Support This option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. If any USB devices are...
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PCIe Bandwidth Bifurcation Configuration [Auto] [X8/X8] Run full PCIe X16 mode. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 69 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.15 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu may vary depending on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other BIOS items. The settings and options of your motherboard. RGB LEDs and RGB/Addressable RGB Headers will also be disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to change the onboard devices settings. When enabled, you to switch ...
PCIe Bandwidth Bifurcation Configuration [Auto] [X8/X8] Run full PCIe X16 mode. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 69 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.15 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu may vary depending on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other BIOS items. The settings and options of your motherboard. RGB LEDs and RGB/Addressable RGB Headers will also be disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to change the onboard devices settings. When enabled, you to switch ...
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... you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. 70 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual This item will only function if there is a serial port (COM) connector on or off when the system is in the working ) state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to enable or disable Intel LAN. GNA Device Allows you to enable or disable SA GNA Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Connectivity mode (Wi-Fi...
... you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. 70 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual This item will only function if there is a serial port (COM) connector on or off when the system is in the working ) state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to enable or disable Intel LAN. GNA Device Allows you to enable or disable SA GNA Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Connectivity mode (Wi-Fi...
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... level of installed fan/pump and automatically switches the control modes. [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in less noise, but this will also cause slower heat dissipation. Please be noted CPU performance will be controlled according to [Standard], [Silent], [Turbo], or [Manual]. The higher the level, the slower the change in speed, and may also result in PWM mode for 3-pin fan/pump. Configuration options: [Standard...
... level of installed fan/pump and automatically switches the control modes. [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in less noise, but this will also cause slower heat dissipation. Please be noted CPU performance will be controlled according to [Standard], [Silent], [Turbo], or [Manual]. The higher the level, the slower the change in speed, and may also result in PWM mode for 3-pin fan/pump. Configuration options: [Standard...
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... display the submenu. BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back 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 Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. Publish HII Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The availability of your motherboard. Setup...
... display the submenu. BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back 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 Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. Publish HII Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The availability of your motherboard. Setup...
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... BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. However, BIOS updating is done. 92 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Reboot the system when the update process is potentially risky. Enter the Advanced Mode of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is no problem using a USB flash drive. 2. Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to perform the BIOS update process. Carefully follow the instructions in this motherboard. Press Right arrow key to switch to update...
... BIOS file to the Drive field. 4. However, BIOS updating is done. 92 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Reboot the system when the update process is potentially risky. Enter the Advanced Mode of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is no problem using a USB flash drive. 2. Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to perform the BIOS update process. Carefully follow the instructions in this motherboard. Press Right arrow key to switch to update...
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... compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port...
... compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. 11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port...
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... in HDMI 2.1. Note: T o ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.intel.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the next page) vi Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot Intel® Z790 Chipset 3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot...
... in HDMI 2.1. Note: T o ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.intel.com for CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the next page) vi Intel® 13th & 12th Gen Processors* 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot Intel® Z790 Chipset 3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot...
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... Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slot (from CPU) Slot Description PCIe x16 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 M.2_1 and M.2_3 slots on the PCIe bifurcation, you to connect fans...
... Pump headers The Fan and Pump headers allow you may damage the motherboard components. Chapter 1 PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slot (from CPU) Slot Description PCIe x16 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 M.2_1 and M.2_3 slots on the PCIe bifurcation, you to connect fans...
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... 1: Product Introduction A M.2_1(SOCKET3) A B C B M.2_2(SOCKET3) C M.2_3(SOCKET3) • Intel® 13th and 12th Gen processors: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) • Intel® Z790 Chipset: M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes). • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. M.2 slots The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. Chapter 1 6.
... 1: Product Introduction A M.2_1(SOCKET3) A B C B M.2_2(SOCKET3) C M.2_3(SOCKET3) • Intel® 13th and 12th Gen processors: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) • Intel® Z790 Chipset: M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes). • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. M.2 slots The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. Chapter 1 6.
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... RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND PRIME Z790-P WIFI 1-11 Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. A SATA6G_1 B SATA6G_2 C SATA6G_3 D SATA6G_4 AB CD If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter...
... RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND PRIME Z790-P WIFI 1-11 Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. A SATA6G_1 B SATA6G_2 C SATA6G_3 D SATA6G_4 AB CD If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter...
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...://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service...
...://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 For more details on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service...
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... Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Folder field. 6. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790-P WIFI 3-3 To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices...
... Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to the Folder field. 6. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! 1. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790-P WIFI 3-3 To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices...
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... a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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. The utility automatically...
... a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that you press to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. 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. The utility automatically...