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... 2-7 2.1.5 Motherboard installation 2-16 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-17 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-19 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-20 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-21 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-26 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-27 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-29 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-29 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-30 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-33 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-33 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
... 2-7 2.1.5 Motherboard installation 2-16 2.1.6 ATX power connection 2-17 2.1.7 SATA device connection 2-19 2.1.8 Front I/O connector 2-20 2.1.9 Expansion card installation 2-21 2.1.10 Wi-Fi moving antenna installation 2-26 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-27 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-29 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-29 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-30 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-33 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-33 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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... in HDMI® 2.1. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 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 CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on PCH-attached PCIe slot. Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode (continued on the CPU types and DRAM...
... in HDMI® 2.1. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 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 CPU support list. ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on PCH-attached PCIe slot. Intel® 12th Gen processors support PCIe 5.0 x4 mode (continued on the CPU types and DRAM...
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... - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Intel® Z690 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)*** Hyper M.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)**** 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports***** * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10...
... - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Intel® Z690 Chipset** M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)*** Hyper M.2_2 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (suppports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)**** 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports***** * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10...
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...audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support...
...audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin PCIe Graphics Card connector Storage related 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB Type-C®) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers support...
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...- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Clear CMOS button - Addressable Gen 2 headers (continued on the next page) x ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO specifications summary Internal I /O shield - PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-Connector - AURA RGB header - BIOS FlashBack™ button - M.2 heatsink backplate - ProCool II - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x Start button 1 x ReTry button...
...- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Clear CMOS button - Addressable Gen 2 headers (continued on the next page) x ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO specifications summary Internal I /O shield - PCIe Slot Q-Release - Q-Connector - AURA RGB header - BIOS FlashBack™ button - M.2 heatsink backplate - ProCool II - Pre-mounted I /O connectors Special Features Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin) 1 x Start button 1 x ReTry button...
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... 4+ Support - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO specifications summary Special Features Software Features Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ Power Control Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3-21V max. 3A - ROG CPU-Z - Sonic Radar III - AURA Creator - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Compatible with QC 4.0/3.0/2.0, PD3.0 and PPS * To support 60W, please install the power cable...
... 4+ Support - ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO specifications summary Special Features Software Features Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with AI Overclocking TPU EPU DIGI+ Power Control Turbo app MyAsus WinRAR UEFI BIOS AI Overclocking Guide ASUS EZ DIY - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer + Sonic Suite Companion - Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3-21V max. 3A - ROG CPU-Z - Sonic Radar III - AURA Creator - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Compatible with QC 4.0/3.0/2.0, PD3.0 and PPS * To support 60W, please install the power cable...
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Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. xii ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 64-bit Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch...
Please refer to the ASUS website for installation guide and FAQ. Please scan the QR Code for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. xii ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 64-bit Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch...
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... the following items. Motherboard Cables ROG HYPER M.2 CARD Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ROG Hyper M.2 Card with heatsink 2 x M.2 screw packages for ROG Hyper M.2 Card 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 2 x M.2 Q-Latch packages for M.2 backplate 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG Graphics card holder 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x User guide If any of the...
... the following items. Motherboard Cables ROG HYPER M.2 CARD Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO motherboard 1 x ARGB RGB extension cable 1 x RGB extension cable 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x ROG Hyper M.2 Card with heatsink 2 x M.2 screw packages for ROG Hyper M.2 Card 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 2 x M.2 Q-Latch packages for M.2 backplate 1 x M.2 Rubber package 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG Graphics card holder 1 x ROG stickers 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG thank you card 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x User guide If any of the...
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... jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is connected to the fan headers. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 1-9 Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1P CHA_FAN2P CHA_FAN3P CHA_FAN4 AIO_PUMP W_PUMP+ Max. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a ASUS HYDRANODE fan connector, the ASUS HYDRANODE function will be available. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Power 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 36W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled...
... jumper caps on the fan headers! • Ensure the cable is connected to the fan headers. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 1-9 Header CPU_FAN CPU_OPT CHA_FAN1P CHA_FAN2P CHA_FAN3P CHA_FAN4 AIO_PUMP W_PUMP+ Max. Chapter 1 • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to a ASUS HYDRANODE fan connector, the ASUS HYDRANODE function will be available. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Power 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 12W 36W Default Speed Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled Q-Fan Controlled...
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... Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 • Intel® 12th Gen Processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • Intel® Z690 Chipset: - M.2_2 supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - M.2_3 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA modes M Key...
... Storage Technology supports Intel® Optane Memory H Series on PCH attached M.2 slots. • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 • Intel® 12th Gen Processors: - M.2_1 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 storage devices. • Intel® Z690 Chipset: - M.2_2 supports PCIE 3.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 storage devices. - M.2_3 supports PCIE 4.0 x4 and SATA modes M Key...
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... port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. • If you installed SATA storage devices 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® Z690 chipset. • RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 1-13 Before creating a RAID set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website...
... port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. • If you installed SATA storage devices 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® Z690 chipset. • RAID configuration and boot drives are not supported on the SATA6G_E1-2 ports. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 1-13 Before creating a RAID set, refer to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website...
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... filename/file format error. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 2-27 2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 2. Manually rename the file as MZ690H.CAP, or launch the BIOSRenamer.exe application to automatically rename the file, then copy it to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Shut down your USB storage device. Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port...
... filename/file format error. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 2-27 2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 2. Manually rename the file as MZ690H.CAP, or launch the BIOSRenamer.exe application to automatically rename the file, then copy it to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. Shut down your USB storage device. Chapter 2 BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port...
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... BIOS setting. Press the power button for less than four seconds to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Monitor b. At power on the chain) c. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 2-33 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up. External storage devices (starting with ATX power supplies...
... BIOS setting. Press the power button for less than four seconds to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Monitor b. At power on the chain) c. ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 2-33 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up. External storage devices (starting with ATX power supplies...
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...: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more details on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise...
...: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more details on BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise...
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... fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its...
... fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its...
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... is done. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 3-3 Press the Right arrow key to switch to the USB port. 2. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16...
... is done. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 3-3 Press the Right arrow key to switch to the USB port. 2. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey . To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16...
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... boot failure! Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Turn on the system. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup When found, the utility reads the BIOS file...
... boot failure! Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from whttps://www.asus.com/support/. 2. Turn on the system. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup When found, the utility reads the BIOS file...
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..., thus improving data access and storage. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 3-5 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Among the...
..., thus improving data access and storage. Chapter 3 ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO 3-5 3.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Among the...
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... started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO...
... started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) Appendix ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO...
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... ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is waking up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Out of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update...
... ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is waking up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found No Console Input Devices are not available PCI resource allocation error. Out of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update...