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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.3 My Favorites 3-9 3.4 Main menu 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-11... menu 3-16 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-16 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-16 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-17 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-17 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-17 3.10 Exit menu 3-18 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-18 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-18 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-19 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-21 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-7 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.3 My Favorites 3-9 3.4 Main menu 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-11... menu 3-16 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-16 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-16 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-17 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-17 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-17 3.10 Exit menu 3-18 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-18 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-18 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-19 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-21 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-7 iv
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...new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 3. Chapter 2: Basic ... setup procedures that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vi Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. About this guide is organized This...
...new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. 3. Chapter 2: Basic ... setup procedures that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vi Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. About this guide is organized This...
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...ROG SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Impedance sense for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit. Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel Audio Features - Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- Before using 7th Generation Intel® Processors. Supports up to the latest version from ASUS... using Intel® OptaneTM memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* - STRIX B250I GAMING specifications summary Storage Audio LAN ROG Exclusive Features Intel® B250 Chipset and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support -...
...ROG SupremeFX S1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Impedance sense for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit. Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel Audio Features - Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- Before using 7th Generation Intel® Processors. Supports up to the latest version from ASUS... using Intel® OptaneTM memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* - STRIX B250I GAMING specifications summary Storage Audio LAN ROG Exclusive Features Intel® B250 Chipset and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support -...
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... Flash 3 Gamer's Guardian - ESD Guards on the next page) x Highly Durable Components - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AURA Lighting Control ASUS Q-Design - Q-Slot - SafeSlot - Fan Xpert 4 Core ASUS Exclusive Features - Q-Shield - Q-DIMM ASUS EZ DIY - AI Suite 3 - EPU - STRIX B250I GAMING specifications summary ASUS Special Features Internal I /O 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242...
... Flash 3 Gamer's Guardian - ESD Guards on the next page) x Highly Durable Components - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AURA Lighting Control ASUS Q-Design - Q-Slot - SafeSlot - Fan Xpert 4 Core ASUS Exclusive Features - Q-Shield - Q-DIMM ASUS EZ DIY - AI Suite 3 - EPU - STRIX B250I GAMING specifications summary ASUS Special Features Internal I /O 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ports 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242...
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STRIX B250I GAMING specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect...
STRIX B250I GAMING specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect...
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...memory on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is not the JEDEC memory standard. Load the X.M.P. b) Install a 64-bit Windows... vary. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more details, refer to the...
...memory on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is not the JEDEC memory standard. Load the X.M.P. b) Install a 64-bit Windows... vary. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use a more details, refer to the...
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... Intel® (Bottom) I219V M.2(WIFI) BATT_CON Super I/O AUDIO AAFP 2280 2260 TPM S1220A Codec PCIE SATA IRST X4 VV 128Mb BIOS Intel® B250 CHA_FAN PCIEX16 M.2_1(SOCKET3) M.2_2(SOCKET3)Bottom CLRTC 1 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIE_x16 slot ASUS STRIX B250I GAMING 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
... Intel® (Bottom) I219V M.2(WIFI) BATT_CON Super I/O AUDIO AAFP 2280 2260 TPM S1220A Codec PCIE SATA IRST X4 VV 128Mb BIOS Intel® B250 CHA_FAN PCIEX16 M.2_1(SOCKET3) M.2_2(SOCKET3)Bottom CLRTC 1 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIE_x16 slot ASUS STRIX B250I GAMING 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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BATT_CON PIN 1 STRIX B250I GAMING BATT_CON GND VBAT 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction RTC Battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) This header is for the lithium CMOS battery. Use a metal object such as date, ... allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. CLRTC PIN 1 STRIX B250I GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data.
BATT_CON PIN 1 STRIX B250I GAMING BATT_CON GND VBAT 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction RTC Battery header (2-pin BATT_CON) This header is for the lithium CMOS battery. Use a metal object such as date, ... allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. CLRTC PIN 1 STRIX B250I GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data.
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...'s LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Off Description No link Status Description Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps... In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side speaker Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS STRIX B250I GAMING 2-13
...'s LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Off Description No link Status Description Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100 Mbps... In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Side speaker Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS STRIX B250I GAMING 2-13
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... (POST). Connect to 8 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2.3 Starting up for assistance. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up or change from the time you turned on the power...cover. 2. After applying power, the system power LED on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. System power 6....
... (POST). Connect to 8 channel Speakers Chapter 2 2.3 Starting up for assistance. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Connect the power cord to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up or change from the time you turned on the power...cover. 2. After applying power, the system power LED on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. System power 6....
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...followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Chapter 2 ASUS STRIX B250I GAMING 2-17 Press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode ...regardless of the BIOS setting. At power on the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.4 Turning off the computer While the system is ON,...
...followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Chapter 2 ASUS STRIX B250I GAMING 2-17 Press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode ...regardless of the BIOS setting. At power on the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.4 Turning off the computer While the system is ON,...
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... architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX B250I GAMING 3-1
... architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX B250I GAMING 3-1
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...; The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. See section 1.1.6 Headers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after ...POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to turn the system...
...; The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. See section 1.1.6 Headers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on how to ensure system compatibility and stability. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after ...POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on . The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to turn the system...
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... boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS STRIX B250I GAMING 3-3 The default screen for details. Refer to the system. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU...
... boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS STRIX B250I GAMING 3-3 The default screen for details. Refer to the system. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU...
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.... To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) Hot ...
.... To switch from EZ Mode to EZ Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) Hot ...
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...items for your fans. Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your BIOS screen. Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to section 3.3 My ...in a Tree Map setup. Use this button to select the language that you want to MyFavorites menu. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX B250I GAMING 3-5 Menu bar The menu bar on top of your BIOS. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor...
...items for your fans. Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your desired settings. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your BIOS screen. Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to section 3.3 My ...in a Tree Map setup. Use this button to select the language that you want to MyFavorites menu. Chapter 3 ASUS STRIX B250I GAMING 3-5 Menu bar The menu bar on top of your BIOS. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor...
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...of a field, select it to the removable storage device. Last Modified button This button shows the items that is highlighted when selected. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on your mouse over this button to show the values for... the BIOS setup program. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on ...
...of a field, select it to the removable storage device. Last Modified button This button shows the items that is highlighted when selected. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on your mouse over this button to show the values for... the BIOS setup program. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on ...
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Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1.
Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1.
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You can easily save and access your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default. 3.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your favorite BIOS items. Chapter 3 My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. ASUS STRIX B250I GAMING 3-9
You can easily save and access your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default. 3.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your favorite BIOS items. Chapter 3 My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. ASUS STRIX B250I GAMING 3-9
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... that you want to open 2. Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. You cannot add user-managed items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to save in My Favorites screen. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save...
... that you want to open 2. Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. You cannot add user-managed items such as favorite from the BIOS screen to save in My Favorites screen. Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save...