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... 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. • BIOS settings... new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as SX470FG.CAP for this user manual refers to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS.
... 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that are needed for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. • BIOS settings... new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as SX470FG.CAP for this user manual refers to the latest BIOS version for system startup in the motherboard CMOS.
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...; The BIOS setup screens shown in your user manual for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting,...8226; Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 5 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system ...
...; The BIOS setup screens shown in your user manual for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting,...8226; Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. If you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 5 Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system ...
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... settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click to the system. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Displays the system properties of the basic... you to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. 1.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 9
... settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click to the system. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Displays the system properties of the basic... you to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the hotkey. 1.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 9
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The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you have forgotten your motherboard user manual for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.1.7 Headers in your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) ... Password items on how to set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show [Installed]. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 15 1.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you have forgotten your motherboard user manual for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.1.7 Headers in your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) ... Password items on how to set a password, these items show the default [Not Installed]. After you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show [Installed]. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 15 1.4 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you set the system date, time, language, and security settings.
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... following item appears only when you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you set overclocking parameters. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 17 Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending on the motherboard. APU Frequency Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. Scroll down to display other BIOS items...
... following item appears only when you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you set overclocking parameters. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 17 Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending on the motherboard. APU Frequency Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. Scroll down to display other BIOS items...
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If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your user manual for operating systems without an XHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Enables... setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. 36 ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the...
If any USB devices are detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in your user manual for operating systems without an XHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Enables... setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of the USB ports. 36 ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the...
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...the fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 37 Scroll down to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. VDDCR CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [x.xxxx V] The onboard hardware monitor ... Configuration Qfan Tuning Click this item. If the fan is not connected to display the other BIOS items. CPU Temperature, Motherboard Temperature, PCH temperature, T_Sensor Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU...
...the fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 37 Scroll down to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. VDDCR CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [x.xxxx V] The onboard hardware monitor ... Configuration Qfan Tuning Click this item. If the fan is not connected to display the other BIOS items. CPU Temperature, Motherboard Temperature, PCH temperature, T_Sensor Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU...
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... speed. CPU Fan Min. Enables the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_Sensor] [Multiple Sources] For Multiple Sources, select up to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options: [Ignore] [... Fan Smoothing Up/Down Time. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Smoothing Up/Down Time This item allows you to the selected temperature source. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 39 Duty Cycle(%) Use the and keys to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard]...
... speed. CPU Fan Min. Enables the Chassis Fan Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [PCH] [T_Sensor] [Multiple Sources] For Multiple Sources, select up to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options: [Ignore] [... Fan Smoothing Up/Down Time. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Smoothing Up/Down Time This item allows you to the selected temperature source. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 39 Duty Cycle(%) Use the and keys to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard]...
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...Advanced mode menu. Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. SSDs might be performed to booting. You have password protection by ASUS. Do not turn off or hard reset of your PC must be locked if the Secure Erase process is only supported on the SATA... over time as with any storage medium due to a third party software that do not have to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase. 48 ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual If the drive is frozen, a power off the system during the process. • Secure Erase ...
...Advanced mode menu. Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. SSDs might be performed to booting. You have password protection by ASUS. Do not turn off or hard reset of your PC must be locked if the Secure Erase process is only supported on the SATA... over time as with any storage medium due to a third party software that do not have to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase. 48 ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual If the drive is frozen, a power off the system during the process. • Secure Erase ...
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... motherboard package. 52 ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual However, BIOS updating is available in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following utilities allow you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS ... either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is potentially risky. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 1.11.1 EZ ...
... motherboard package. 52 ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual However, BIOS updating is available in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following utilities allow you to update your BIOS when necessary. ASUS ... either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is potentially risky. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 1.11.1 EZ ...
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The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 55 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you want to...
The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 4. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING BIOS Manual 55 1.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you want to...
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... information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING specifications summary viii Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-4 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-6 1.1.6 Onboard LEDs 1-8 1.1.7 Headers 1-9 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU...
... information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING specifications summary viii Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.1.4 System memory 1-4 1.1.5 Expansion slots 1-6 1.1.6 Onboard LEDs 1-8 1.1.7 Headers 1-9 1.1.8 Internal connectors 1-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU installation 2-3 2.1.3 CPU...
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... or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with ... voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Do not place the product in your retailer. If you...
... or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with ... voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Do not place the product in your retailer. If you...
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Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This ...
Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This ...
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xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI™ HB Bridge(2-WAY-M) 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x RGB Addressable LED extension cable 1 x ROG STRIX door hanger 1 x ROG Strix sticker 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Cable Tie Package 1 x ROG thank you card ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x SLI™ HB Bridge(2-WAY-M) 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x RGB Addressable LED extension cable 1 x ROG STRIX door hanger 1 x ROG Strix sticker 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Cable Tie Package 1 x ROG thank you card ROG motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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xiii Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4/AM3 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xiii Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws Phillips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD AM4 CPU AMD AM4/AM3 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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... socket before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ... edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 1-1
... socket before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely ... edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 1-1
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Chapter 1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout KBMS _U31G1 _910 HDMI_DP 1 23 4 24.4cm(9.6in) EATX12V DIGI +VRM U31G1_C7 U31G1_5 U31G2_E12 ASM 1142 LAN_U31G1_34 SOCKET AM4 2 5 CPU_FAN 6 CPU_OPT ...U31G2_C1 AUDIO M.2_1(SOCKET3) 20 22110 2280 2260 2242 PCIEX16_1 Intel® I211AT PCIEX1_1 ASM1480 STRIX X470-F GAMING ASM1480 ASM1480 ASM1480 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 BATTERY ® PCIEX16_2 TPU PCIEX1_3 AAFP COM PCIEX16_3 T_SENSOR USB34 TPM AMD® X470 M.2_2(SOCKET3) 2280 2260 USB12 U31G1_12 2242 CLRTC SB_PWR ADD_HEADER RGB_HEADER2 CHA_FAN2 W_PUMP+ PANEL ASM1480...
Chapter 1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout KBMS _U31G1 _910 HDMI_DP 1 23 4 24.4cm(9.6in) EATX12V DIGI +VRM U31G1_C7 U31G1_5 U31G2_E12 ASM 1142 LAN_U31G1_34 SOCKET AM4 2 5 CPU_FAN 6 CPU_OPT ...U31G2_C1 AUDIO M.2_1(SOCKET3) 20 22110 2280 2260 2242 PCIEX16_1 Intel® I211AT PCIEX1_1 ASM1480 STRIX X470-F GAMING ASM1480 ASM1480 ASM1480 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 BATTERY ® PCIEX16_2 TPU PCIEX1_3 AAFP COM PCIEX16_3 T_SENSOR USB34 TPM AMD® X470 M.2_2(SOCKET3) 2280 2260 USB12 U31G1_12 2242 CLRTC SB_PWR ADD_HEADER RGB_HEADER2 CHA_FAN2 W_PUMP+ PANEL ASM1480...
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...DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket. Ensure that all ...are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation/ 7th Generation A-Series/ Athlon X4 processors up to 8 cores. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING CPU socket AM4 The AM4 socket has a different pinout ...
...DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2* DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2* ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM4 socket designed for the AM4 socket. Ensure that all ...are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation/ 7th Generation A-Series/ Athlon X4 processors up to 8 cores. ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING CPU socket AM4 The AM4 socket has a different pinout ...