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... email address). 2 ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual Where the applicable license entitles you give us a notification to the source code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your contact details so that is distributed without the express written permission of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUSTeK...
... email address). 2 ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual Where the applicable license entitles you give us a notification to the source code of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 112 Taiwan In your contact details so that is distributed without the express written permission of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUSTeK...
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.... This feature only works when set the Boot Logo Display to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error This item allows your system to wait for better compatibility. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you set under normal boot. For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 43 Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Execute the trap...
.... This feature only works when set the Boot Logo Display to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error This item allows your system to wait for better compatibility. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you set under normal boot. For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 43 Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Execute the trap...
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Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 55 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails...
Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 55 The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to restore the BIOS file when it fails...
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... 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x COM connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin) 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Q-fan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, Secure Erase, User Profile, F4 AURA ON/OFF, F9 Search, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL, WOR, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX...
... 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x COM connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin) 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Q-fan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, Secure Erase, User Profile, F4 AURA ON/OFF, F9 Search, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WOL, WOR, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX...
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...19 1-12 1-13 1-13 1-10 1-20 1-10 1-16 ASUS ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 1-3 Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. AM4 CPU socket 5. Q LEDs (DRAM, CPU, VGA, BOOT) 7. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 11. Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER) 14. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 4. AMD Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 10. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors;
...19 1-12 1-13 1-13 1-10 1-20 1-10 1-16 ASUS ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 1-3 Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. AM4 CPU socket 5. Q LEDs (DRAM, CPU, VGA, BOOT) 7. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC) 11. Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER) 14. AURA RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1-2) 4. AMD Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6) 10. Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors;
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...PCIe 3.0 x16_2 x16 N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 x8 AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ 7th Generation A-Series/ Athlon X4 Processors VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode PCIe 3.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 Single VGA/PCIe card x8 Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 N/A N/A x4 N/A (PCIe 2.0, from chipset) • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX or SLI® mode. • Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. ASUS ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING...
...PCIe 3.0 x16_2 x16 N/A Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 x8 AMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ 7th Generation A-Series/ Athlon X4 Processors VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode PCIe 3.0 x16_1 PCIe 3.0 x16_2 PCIe 2.0 x16_3 Single VGA/PCIe card x8 Dual VGA/PCIe card x8 N/A N/A x4 N/A (PCIe 2.0, from chipset) • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX or SLI® mode. • Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. ASUS ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING...
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Chapter 1 6. USB34) These connectors are for the thermistor cable that supports up to the USB connectors. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that allows you to a slot opening at the back of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING T_SENSOR connector ASUS ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 1-13 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB12; USB34 USB12 USB+5V USB_P2USB_P2+ GND...
Chapter 1 6. USB34) These connectors are for the thermistor cable that supports up to the USB connectors. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that allows you to a slot opening at the back of your motherboard's critical components and connected devices. T_SENSOR GND PIN 1 SENSOR IN ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING T_SENSOR connector ASUS ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 1-13 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB12; USB34 USB12 USB+5V USB_P2USB_P2+ GND...
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... PUMP PWM F G ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU_FAN and/or CPU_OPT header(s). • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Chapter 1 9. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors; water pump+, and AIO pump connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin W_ PUMP+, 4-pin AIO_PUMP) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on water cooling device.
... PUMP PWM F G ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING Fan connectors • DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU_FAN and/or CPU_OPT header(s). • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Chapter 1 9. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors; water pump+, and AIO pump connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 4-pin W_ PUMP+, 4-pin AIO_PUMP) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on water cooling device.
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... 5V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum of 60 LEDs. ASUS ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 1-19 Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER) This connector is for individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING ADD header The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip...
... 5V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and a maximum of 60 LEDs. ASUS ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 1-19 Addressable RGB header (4-1 pin ADD_HEADER) This connector is for individually addressable RGB WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING ADD header The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), with the 5V header on the motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip...
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2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with AMD AM4 processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 3 Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 2-3 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket.
2.1.2 CPU installation The AMD AM4 socket is compatible with AMD AM4 processors. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1 2 3 Chapter 2 ASUS ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 2-3 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket.
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... let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 2-17 System power 6. Turn on . Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Chapter 2 2.3 Starting up for...
... let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 2-17 System power 6. Turn on . Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Chapter 2 2.3 Starting up for...
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Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for details. The default screen for the detailed configurations. Refer to EZ Mode Hot Keys Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 3-3 Menu items Menu bar Language Search(F9) MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ...
Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for details. The default screen for the detailed configurations. Refer to EZ Mode Hot Keys Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ASUS ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 3-3 Menu items Menu bar Language Search(F9) MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ...
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... POST (Power-on VGA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The IGFX Multi-Monitor item must be enabled before using an AMD Ryzen processor. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to the corresponding SATA port. NVMe RAID mode This item allows you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] [RAID] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the SATA Device. And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device...
... POST (Power-on VGA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The IGFX Multi-Monitor item must be enabled before using an AMD Ryzen processor. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to the corresponding SATA port. NVMe RAID mode This item allows you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] [RAID] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the SATA Device. And the memory size of Internal Graphics Device...
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... to set system wake and sleep settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to schedule an RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCI-E This item allows you to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards. When set to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other PME options are switched off. RGB LED lighting When system is in working state. Configuration options: [On...
... to set system wake and sleep settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Disables Ring to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Enables Ring to schedule an RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PCI-E This item allows you to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards. When set to enable or disable the Wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other PME options are switched off. RGB LED lighting When system is in working state. Configuration options: [On...
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... hard disk drives for this setup. 1.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Among the advantages of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. For optimal performance, install identical drives of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. If one drive to a second drive. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for details. 1.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives...
... hard disk drives for this setup. 1.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. Among the advantages of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. For optimal performance, install identical drives of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. If one drive to a second drive. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for details. 1.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives...
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... the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD then click OK to install Windows and click Next. 8. Follow screen instructions to continue. 5. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace it with the motherboard Support DVD. Select the drive to continue. 6. 4. If you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. RAID Configuration Guide...
... the installation media containing the driver of the Support DVD then click OK to install Windows and click Next. 8. Follow screen instructions to continue. 5. Locate the driver in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace it with the motherboard Support DVD. Select the drive to continue. 6. 4. If you have only one optical drive installed in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Setup then proceeds with the Windows Server installation disc. RAID Configuration Guide...
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To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Click the name of the device you want to the utility main menu. 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 1.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. 1-20 Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration From the utility main menu, select 6. The following...
To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. Click the name of the device you want to the utility main menu. 1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 1.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver for your optical drive. 1-20 Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration From the utility main menu, select 6. The following...
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... storage. RAID Configuration Guide 2-1 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration AMD RAID Configuration 2 2.1 RAID configurations If your motherboard's user manual for details on the actual supported RAID configurations. If you have to a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. RAIDABLE arrays (also known as RAID Ready) are created using Option ROM, UEFI, or rcadm. RAIDABLE arrays are a special type of Volume (JBOD) that of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Use four new hard disk...
... storage. RAID Configuration Guide 2-1 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration AMD RAID Configuration 2 2.1 RAID configurations If your motherboard's user manual for details on the actual supported RAID configurations. If you have to a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. RAIDABLE arrays (also known as RAID Ready) are created using Option ROM, UEFI, or rcadm. RAIDABLE arrays are a special type of Volume (JBOD) that of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Use four new hard disk...
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... [PCIe RAID Mode]. Refer to Chapter 3 in your motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to your motherboard. 2.1.3 RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS To enter the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in your motherboard's user manual for your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Go to Advanced > SATA Configuration, then set Launch CSM to display the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu. 2-2 Chapter 2: AMD RAID...
... [PCIe RAID Mode]. Refer to Chapter 3 in your motherboard's user manual for details on installing storage devices to your motherboard. 2.1.3 RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS To enter the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in your motherboard's user manual for your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Go to Advanced > SATA Configuration, then set Launch CSM to display the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu. 2-2 Chapter 2: AMD RAID...
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... USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to a USB flash drive. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with an optical drive to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to load the UEFI driver for your optical drive. 2-6 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration Follow the succeeding screen instructions to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Click OK. 4. 2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 2.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver...
... USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive, and then click Browse. To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to a USB flash drive. 3. Insert the USB flash drive with an optical drive to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to load the UEFI driver for your optical drive. 2-6 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration Follow the succeeding screen instructions to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Click OK. 4. 2.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 2.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To install the RAID driver...