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... @ 60Hz - 1.3 Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio Rear panel I/O ports Front panel I/O ports Intel® socket 1151 for WiFi/BT device supports PCIE and CNVI WiFi module 1 x M.2 socket 3 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) with a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz - Supports DVI-D output with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz - Supports 2 lanes Embedded Display Port output with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (co-lay with LVDS) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1 x M.2 socket 1 (Key E, 2230...
... @ 60Hz - 1.3 Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio Rear panel I/O ports Front panel I/O ports Intel® socket 1151 for WiFi/BT device supports PCIE and CNVI WiFi module 1 x M.2 socket 3 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) with a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz - Supports DVI-D output with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz - Supports 2 lanes Embedded Display Port output with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (co-lay with LVDS) 1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot 1 x M.2 socket 1 (Key E, 2230...
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... panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Speaker connector 1 x LPC Debug header 1 x S/PDIF connector 1 x I2C header 1 x AT/ATX mode selection header 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX power connector 1 x SPI TPM header 1 x M.2 socket 1 (Key E, 2230) for the latest specifications. Please refer to the ASUS website for WiFi/BT device supports PCIE and CNVI WiFi module 1 x M.2 socket 3 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe and SATA modes 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x LVDS header 1 x Display panel VCC power selection header 1 x Display panel...
... panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x Speaker connector 1 x LPC Debug header 1 x S/PDIF connector 1 x I2C header 1 x AT/ATX mode selection header 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX power connector 1 x SPI TPM header 1 x M.2 socket 1 (Key E, 2230) for the latest specifications. Please refer to the ASUS website for WiFi/BT device supports PCIE and CNVI WiFi module 1 x M.2 socket 3 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe and SATA modes 4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors 1 x LVDS header 1 x Display panel VCC power selection header 1 x Display panel...
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...(3-pin DIS_ME) 13. Speaker connector (4-1 pin SPEAKER) 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 24. DDR4 SO-DIMM slots 25. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. LPC Debug header 7. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2, COM3, COM4) 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (U32G1_10) 10. I2C connector 19. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 29. Flat panel display brightness connector (6-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 31. M.2 socket 3 18. AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) 20. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 26. Display panel VCC power selection (6-pin VCC_PWR_SEL) 3. SATA...
...(3-pin DIS_ME) 13. Speaker connector (4-1 pin SPEAKER) 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 24. DDR4 SO-DIMM slots 25. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 4. LPC Debug header 7. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2, COM3, COM4) 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (U32G1_10) 10. I2C connector 19. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 29. Flat panel display brightness connector (6-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 31. M.2 socket 3 18. AT/ATX mode selection (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) 20. Intel® LGA1151 CPU socket 26. Display panel VCC power selection (6-pin VCC_PWR_SEL) 3. SATA...
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... the system setup information such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. CLRTC PIN 1 +3V_BAT_RTC GND Connector type HEADER 1x2p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2.5 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Display panel backlight power selection (3-pin BLKT_PWR_SEL) BKLPWR_SEL 12 23 12V 5V (Default) 12V 5V (Default) Connector type Pins 1-2 2-3 HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T 2-10 Q370I-IM-A R3.0 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. 2.
... the system setup information such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. CLRTC PIN 1 +3V_BAT_RTC GND Connector type HEADER 1x2p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2.5 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Display panel backlight power selection (3-pin BLKT_PWR_SEL) BKLPWR_SEL 12 23 12V 5V (Default) 12V 5V (Default) Connector type Pins 1-2 2-3 HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T 2-10 Q370I-IM-A R3.0 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. 2.
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Display panel VCC power selection (6-pin VCC_PWR_SEL) VCC_PWR_SEL 1 3 5 2 4 3.3V 5V (Default) 6 12V Setting Pins 3.3V (Default) 1-2 5V 3-4 12V 5-6 Connector type HEADER 2 x 3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T Chapter 2: Motherboard information 2-11 Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you to disable it. DIS_ME 12 23 Normal (Default) Disable intel ME function Connector type HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T 4. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to enable or disable the Intel® ME function. 3.
Display panel VCC power selection (6-pin VCC_PWR_SEL) VCC_PWR_SEL 1 3 5 2 4 3.3V 5V (Default) 6 12V Setting Pins 3.3V (Default) 1-2 5V 3-4 12V 5-6 Connector type HEADER 2 x 3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T Chapter 2: Motherboard information 2-11 Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) This jumper allows you to disable it. DIS_ME 12 23 Normal (Default) Disable intel ME function Connector type HEADER 1x3p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T 4. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to enable or disable the Intel® ME function. 3.
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... the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. These are not jumpers! PIN 1 TPM Connector type Header 2x7p, K14, 2.0mm pitch F_SPI_HOLD# T_SPI_MISO S_SPI_CS1#_R +3V_SPI NC S_PLTRST#_Onboard VCCSPI T_SPI_MOSI T_SPI_CLK GND F_BIOS_WP# S_SPI_TPM_CS2# S_SPI_TPM_IRQ# 2-18 Q370I-IM-A R3.0 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 6. TPM connector (14-1 pin SPI_TPM) This connector supports...
... the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. These are not jumpers! PIN 1 TPM Connector type Header 2x7p, K14, 2.0mm pitch F_SPI_HOLD# T_SPI_MISO S_SPI_CS1#_R +3V_SPI NC S_PLTRST#_Onboard VCCSPI T_SPI_MOSI T_SPI_CLK GND F_BIOS_WP# S_SPI_TPM_CS2# S_SPI_TPM_IRQ# 2-18 Q370I-IM-A R3.0 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 6. TPM connector (14-1 pin SPI_TPM) This connector supports...
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Chapter 3 BIOS setup Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. 3.1 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to turn the system off then back on. Select the option Restore Defaults under the Exit menu or press hotkey . • The BIOS Setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to most working conditions and ensures optimal performance. Do this motherboard apply to regain system...
Chapter 3 BIOS setup Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide. 3.1 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to turn the system off then back on. Select the option Restore Defaults under the Exit menu or press hotkey . • The BIOS Setup screens shown in using the first two options. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to most working conditions and ensures optimal performance. Do this motherboard apply to regain system...
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... Erase. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-3 When you to configure Intel® Active Management Technology parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OEM Flags Settings This item allows you to initiate a remote connection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MEBx Selection Screen This item allows you to enable MEBx selection screen by pressing 1 to enter ME Configure Screen or pressing 2 to configure OEM Flags. Secure Erase Configuration Secure Erase mode This item allows you to change the settings for the CPU and...
... Erase. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-3 When you to configure Intel® Active Management Technology parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OEM Flags Settings This item allows you to initiate a remote connection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MEBx Selection Screen This item allows you to enable MEBx selection screen by pressing 1 to enter ME Configure Screen or pressing 2 to configure OEM Flags. Secure Erase Configuration Secure Erase mode This item allows you to change the settings for the CPU and...
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Unconfigure ME This item allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices. Configuration options: [dTPM] [PTT] 3.3.3 Trusted Computing Security Device Support This item allows you to unconfigure Intel® ME by resetting the MEBx password to defualt. PCI Express PCH DMI ASPM This item allows you set Native PCIE Enable to control the Active State Power Management on both NB (NorthBridge) side and SB (SouthBridge) side...
Unconfigure ME This item allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices. Configuration options: [dTPM] [PTT] 3.3.3 Trusted Computing Security Device Support This item allows you to unconfigure Intel® ME by resetting the MEBx password to defualt. PCI Express PCH DMI ASPM This item allows you set Native PCIE Enable to control the Active State Power Management on both NB (NorthBridge) side and SB (SouthBridge) side...
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... turn on /off prefetching adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 3.3.5 CPU Configuration The items in each processor package. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher This item allows you to activate in this menu show CPU-related information the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Software Controlled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on the type of the CPU...
... turn on /off prefetching adjacent cache lines. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] 3.3.5 CPU Configuration The items in each processor package. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher This item allows you to activate in this menu show CPU-related information the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Software Controlled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on the type of the CPU...
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...(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Boot performance mode This item allows you to select which of the IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be the Primary Display or to select the CPU performance state that the BIOS will set starting from IGFX, PEG and PCI graphical devices. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select SG for your system to select a primary display from reset vector. Only one thread per activated core are enabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
...(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Boot performance mode This item allows you to select which of the IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be the Primary Display or to select the CPU performance state that the BIOS will set starting from IGFX, PEG and PCI graphical devices. Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select SG for your system to select a primary display from reset vector. Only one thread per activated core are enabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
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... the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.3.7 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA ports are disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). When disabled, the hot plug function of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-7 Aggressive LPM Support This item is installed to [Enabled...
... the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.3.7 PCH Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA ports are disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] Set to [AHCI] when you want to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). When disabled, the hot plug function of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-7 Aggressive LPM Support This item is installed to [Enabled...
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...Intel LAN2 Controller [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN2 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-8 Q370I-IM-A R3.0 M.2(SOCKET3) Allow you to enable/disable the SATA6G_3~6 port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.8 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. Intel LAN2 PXE OPROM This item appears only when you set Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] M.2 WiFi(E-Key) Connectivity mode (Wi-Fi...
...Intel LAN2 Controller [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN2 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-8 Q370I-IM-A R3.0 M.2(SOCKET3) Allow you to enable/disable the SATA6G_3~6 port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.8 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables the HD Audio Device. [Disabled] Disables the HD Audio Device. Intel LAN2 PXE OPROM This item appears only when you set Intel LAN Controller to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] M.2 WiFi(E-Key) Connectivity mode (Wi-Fi...
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... you to enable or disable Lock of Legacy Resources. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Lock Legacy Resources Allows you to enable or disable BIOS ACPI auto configuration. All-in-One Chassis Allows you set LVDS Support to enable or disable the system's Hibernation (OS/S4 Sleep State). Hyper M.2X16 This item allows you to detect the SSD intalled onto the Hyper M.2 X16 card. [Enabled] Two or three SSDs installed onto...
... you to enable or disable Lock of Legacy Resources. Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Lock Legacy Resources Allows you to enable or disable BIOS ACPI auto configuration. All-in-One Chassis Allows you set LVDS Support to enable or disable the system's Hibernation (OS/S4 Sleep State). Hyper M.2X16 This item allows you to detect the SSD intalled onto the Hyper M.2 X16 card. [Enabled] Two or three SSDs installed onto...
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... you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-11 IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port Allows you to be powered on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Enables or disables the system to select the Serial Port mode. Power On By RTC [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date(Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second are use-conffigurable with set Serial Port to select...
... you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-11 IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port Allows you to be powered on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCIe LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Enables or disables the system to select the Serial Port mode. Power On By RTC [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date(Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second are use-conffigurable with set Serial Port to select...
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...,12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=7;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] 3.3.13 NCT6116D HW Monitor Q-Fan Configuration CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [PWM Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for Super I /O devices. Configuration options: [0 sec] [2.1 sec] [2.8 sec] [3.6 sec] [4.2 sec] [5.0 sec] [6.3 sec] [8.5 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] 3-12 Q370I-IM-A R3.0
...,12;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=7;] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] [IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12;] 3.3.13 NCT6116D HW Monitor Q-Fan Configuration CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [PWM Mode] Enable the CPU Q-Fan control in PWM mode for Super I /O devices. Configuration options: [0 sec] [2.1 sec] [2.8 sec] [3.6 sec] [4.2 sec] [5.0 sec] [6.3 sec] [8.5 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] 3-12 Q370I-IM-A R3.0
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...menu displays the Intel TXT information. 3.3.16 USB Configuration The USB Devices item lists auto-detected values. USB Mass Storage Driver Support Allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console redirection. [Always Enable] Legacy Console Redirection is disabled. If no USB device is enabled. Once set to [Disabled] by default for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface) support by XHCI drivers in operating systems. [Disabled] [Enabled] Support XHCI by BIOS or OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-16 Q370I-IM-A R3.0 Redirection After POST...
...menu displays the Intel TXT information. 3.3.16 USB Configuration The USB Devices item lists auto-detected values. USB Mass Storage Driver Support Allows you to specify if Bootloader is selected than Legacy console redirection. [Always Enable] Legacy Console Redirection is disabled. If no USB device is enabled. Once set to [Disabled] by default for the EHCI (enhanced host controller interface) support by XHCI drivers in operating systems. [Disabled] [Enabled] Support XHCI by BIOS or OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-16 Q370I-IM-A R3.0 Redirection After POST...
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... controller and drive information of the connected devices. 3.3.18 HDD Secure Erase This menu displays the HDD that supports Secure Erase function. 3.3.19 Dynamic Digital IO The items listed in this screen configure Digital IO settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set to [Disabled], any USB devices plugged into the connector will not be detected by BIOS or OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... controller and drive information of the connected devices. 3.3.18 HDD Secure Erase This menu displays the HDD that supports Secure Erase function. 3.3.19 Dynamic Digital IO The items listed in this screen configure Digital IO settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set to [Disabled], any USB devices plugged into the connector will not be detected by BIOS or OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ipv6 PXE Support This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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Configure NVRAM to User Mode. SATA Support [Last Boot SATA Devices Only] Only last boot SATA device will be available in POST. [All SATA Devices] All SATA devices will be enabled if the system is disabled. Restore Factory Keys Force System to contain OEM-defined factory default Secure Boot keys. Reset to Setup Mode Delete NVRAM content of source Boot variables to files in a root folder on a file system device. CSM Configuration CSM Support This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-19...
Configure NVRAM to User Mode. SATA Support [Last Boot SATA Devices Only] Only last boot SATA device will be available in POST. [All SATA Devices] All SATA devices will be enabled if the system is disabled. Restore Factory Keys Force System to contain OEM-defined factory default Secure Boot keys. Reset to Setup Mode Delete NVRAM content of source Boot variables to files in a root folder on a file system device. CSM Configuration CSM Support This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support. Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-19...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VGA Support [Auto] Only installs the Legacy OpRom with the EFI OS. Chassis Intrusion Detection Allows you to enable or disable NVMe Support. USB Support [Disabled] All USB devices will NOT be available until after OS boot. [Full Initial] All USB devices will be available in OS and POST. [Partial Initial] USB Mass Storage and specific USB port/device will still be installed with Legacy OS and logo will not be shown during POST. [EFI Driver] EFI driver will NOT...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VGA Support [Auto] Only installs the Legacy OpRom with the EFI OS. Chassis Intrusion Detection Allows you to enable or disable NVMe Support. USB Support [Disabled] All USB devices will NOT be available until after OS boot. [Full Initial] All USB devices will be available in OS and POST. [Partial Initial] USB Mass Storage and specific USB port/device will still be installed with Legacy OS and logo will not be shown during POST. [EFI Driver] EFI driver will NOT...