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... you to set the DMI ASPM Support. Efficient Core Information This submenu displays the Efficient Core Information. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 66 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] PEG - Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for the PEG 0. PCI Express DMI ASPM Allows you to control the ASPM support for each root port. This has...
... you to set the DMI ASPM Support. Efficient Core Information This submenu displays the Efficient Core Information. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. 66 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] PEG - Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for the PEG 0. PCI Express DMI ASPM Allows you to control the ASPM support for each root port. This has...
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.... Boot performance mode Allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will report yhe maximum ratio of Core 0~7 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Total Memory Encryption Allows you to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows more than the base operating frequency when it is set starting from physical attacks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Allows...
.... Boot performance mode Allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will report yhe maximum ratio of Core 0~7 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Total Memory Encryption Allows you to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows more than the base operating frequency when it is set starting from physical attacks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Allows...
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... change the Network Stack Configuration. Refer to section Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in your motherboard's user manual for operating systems without XHCI hand-off This is set to a drive type. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 81 Optical drives are emulated as [CDROM], drives with no media will be claimed by XHCI driver. [Disabled] Support XHCI by XHCI drivers...
... change the Network Stack Configuration. Refer to section Motherboard layout and Rear I/O connection in your motherboard's user manual for operating systems without XHCI hand-off This is set to a drive type. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 81 Optical drives are emulated as [CDROM], drives with no media will be claimed by XHCI driver. [Disabled] Support XHCI by XHCI drivers...
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... ErP requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled (S5)] Power On By PCI-E Allows you to change the advanced power management settings. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Max Power Saving Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ErP Ready Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to switch off . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 83...
... ErP requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled (S4+S5)] [Enabled (S5)] Power On By PCI-E Allows you to change the advanced power management settings. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Max Power Saving Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ErP Ready Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to switch off . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 83...
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... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wi-Fi Controller Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard for the actual settings and options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 84 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual USB-Audio will be unconditionally enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Bluetooth Controller Allows you to change the onboard devices settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to enable or disable Intel LAN. Intel LAN Allows you to enable...
... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wi-Fi Controller Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard for the actual settings and options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 84 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual USB-Audio will be unconditionally enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Bluetooth Controller Allows you to change the onboard devices settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to enable or disable Intel LAN. Intel LAN Allows you to enable...
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... Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The availability of your motherboard. Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Setup Animator Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 102 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Please refer to a newer version, and this setting meets the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to a previous version, but this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS...
... Resources Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The availability of your motherboard. Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Setup Animator Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 102 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual Please refer to a newer version, and this setting meets the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to a previous version, but this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your BIOS...
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... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 110 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 11.2 ASUS...
... BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 110 ROG Z790 Series (Intel® 14th) BIOS Manual 11.2 ASUS...
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... information...iv About this guide...v ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE specifications summary viii Package contents...xiv Connectors with shared bandwidth xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 1-23 1.3.1 Rear I/O connection 1-23 1.3.2 Audio I/O connections 1-24 Chapter 2: Basic Setup 2.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.2 DIMM installation 2-3 2.3 M.2 module installation 2-4 2.4 Additional cooling kit installation 2-8 2.5 Motherboard installation 2-9 2.6 Expansion card installation 2-10...
... information...iv About this guide...v ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE specifications summary viii Package contents...xiv Connectors with shared bandwidth xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 1-23 1.3.1 Rear I/O connection 1-23 1.3.2 Audio I/O connections 1-24 Chapter 2: Basic Setup 2.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.2 DIMM installation 2-3 2.3 M.2 module installation 2-4 2.4 Additional cooling kit installation 2-8 2.5 Motherboard installation 2-9 2.6 Expansion card installation 2-10...
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.... ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to install the bundled ROG Memory Fan Kit. Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)** Intel...
.... ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0** * Refer to install the bundled ROG Memory Fan Kit. Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)* 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)** Intel...
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Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Audio cover * The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use a USB interface audio device. (continued on the next page) ix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Intel® Wi-Fi 7* 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)** Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*** Support Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up...
Rear optical S/PDIF out port - Audio cover * The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use a USB interface audio device. (continued on the next page) ix ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE specifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Intel® Wi-Fi 7* 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)** Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*** Support Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up...
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ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) port 1 x PS/2 Mouse (green) port 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 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan headers ...
ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 1 x Wi-Fi Module 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port 5 x Gold-plated audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) port 1 x PS/2 Mouse (green) port 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 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan headers ...
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...+ - LN2 Mode - ReTry button - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Miscellaneous 1 x 80 Light Bar jumper 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Alteration PCIe Mode Switch 1 x Aura RGB header 2 x BCLK button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 1 x Osc Sense header 1 x Pause switch 12 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x ReTry button 2 x RSVD switches 1 x RSVD header 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Slow Mode switch 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header...
...+ - LN2 Mode - ReTry button - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Miscellaneous 1 x 80 Light Bar jumper 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Alteration PCIe Mode Switch 1 x Aura RGB header 2 x BCLK button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x FlexKey button 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 1 x Osc Sense header 1 x Pause switch 12 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x ReTry button 2 x RSVD switches 1 x RSVD header 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x Slow Mode switch 1 x Start button 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header...
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... Q-Code - M.2 heatsink backplate - Internet Security (1-year full version) (continued on the next page) xii SafeSlot - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Compatible with Quick Charge 4+ Support - Support: up to the 8-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported. CPU Socket lever protector - ProCool II - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) with DRAM Detection - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE specifications summary Special Features Software...
... Q-Code - M.2 heatsink backplate - Internet Security (1-year full version) (continued on the next page) xii SafeSlot - SafeDIMM Aura Sync - VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - Compatible with Quick Charge 4+ Support - Support: up to the 8-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported. CPU Socket lever protector - ProCool II - M.2 Q-Latch - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) with DRAM Detection - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE specifications summary Special Features Software...
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... Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE: A5470.cap WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - xiii Turbo app - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Aura Sync - Power Saving - GameFirst - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE specifications summary Software Features BIOS BIOS CAP Filename...
... Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE: A5470.cap WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation AI Suite 3 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - xiii Turbo app - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Aura Sync - Power Saving - GameFirst - ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE specifications summary Software Features BIOS BIOS CAP Filename...
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... Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE motherboard 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 1 x M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2 2 x M.2 screw package for ROG DIMM.2 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x ROG Memory Fan Kit 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG VIP card 3 x M.2 Q-Latch packages for M.2 backplate 3 x M.2 backplate Rubber Packages 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x Quick Start Guide • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • Items not listed in the...
... Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Installation Media Documentation 1 x ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE motherboard 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 1 x M.2 pad for ROG DIMM.2 2 x M.2 screw package for ROG DIMM.2 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x ROG Memory Fan Kit 1 x ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna 1 x Q-connector 1 x ROG VIP card 3 x M.2 Q-Latch packages for M.2 backplate 3 x M.2 backplate Rubber Packages 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x Quick Start Guide • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • Items not listed in the...
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... the power supply. Motherboard User Manual 1-11 M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) - Failure to do so may cause severe damage to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. Chapter 1 8. M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) • Intel® Z790 Chipset: - Ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is aligned correctly with the DIMM.2 slot before inserting the card. • DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type...
... the power supply. Motherboard User Manual 1-11 M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) - Failure to do so may cause severe damage to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. Chapter 1 8. M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) • Intel® Z790 Chipset: - Ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is aligned correctly with the DIMM.2 slot before inserting the card. • DIMM.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG DIMM.2, type...
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... 4+ support, ensure to connect the PCIE_8PIN_PWR connector. • PD 3.0 up to DC 20V/3A 60W fast charging technology is only supported on the ASUS support site. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to DC 20V/3A 60W fast charging technology. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. • To install a SATA device , please refer to the Motherboard Installation Guide...
... 4+ support, ensure to connect the PCIE_8PIN_PWR connector. • PD 3.0 up to DC 20V/3A 60W fast charging technology is only supported on the ASUS support site. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to DC 20V/3A 60W fast charging technology. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. • To install a SATA device , please refer to the Motherboard Installation Guide...
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... rename the file or manually rename the file to the BIOS CAP filename specified in BIOS setup, refer to your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. For more BIOS update utilities in the Specifications summary section, then copy it to BIOS and RAID Support section. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, press the Clear CMOS button, or short the CLRTC header while BIOS update is...
... rename the file or manually rename the file to the BIOS CAP filename specified in BIOS setup, refer to your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation In case of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. For more BIOS update utilities in the Specifications summary section, then copy it to BIOS and RAID Support section. • Do not unplug portable disk, power system, press the Clear CMOS button, or short the CLRTC header while BIOS update is...
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....com/support. 3.1 Knowing UEFI BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 Motherboard User Manual 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for settings and options. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to instability or boot failure. BIOS menu screen...
....com/support. 3.1 Knowing UEFI BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 Motherboard User Manual 3-1 We strongly recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for settings and options. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to instability or boot failure. BIOS menu screen...
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... during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. 3.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press the hotkey to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 Motherboard User Manual 3-3 Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to asus.cap. 3. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Turn on the...
... during the updating process. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. 3.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press the hotkey to load default BIOS values. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 Motherboard User Manual 3-3 Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to asus.cap. 3. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Turn on the...