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... other Free Open Source Software Licenses. This offer is valid to anyone in this information. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of...
... other Free Open Source Software Licenses. This offer is valid to anyone in this information. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of...
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... in your motherboard's user manual for details. 1.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to your motherboard. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Among the advantages of three identical 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. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three...
... in your motherboard's user manual for details. 1.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to your motherboard. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. RAID 5 stripes both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Among the advantages of three identical 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. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three...
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... BIOS Setup. 2. The Hyper M.2 card is purchased separately. 4. Save your motherboard's user manual for your storage device and RAID configuration: • If you are using Hyper M.2 cards or PCIE SSDs, go to Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration, then set all the corresponding M.2 PCIE Storage RAID Support to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are required. Due to [Enabled]. • If you are using onboard M.2 cards, go to Advanced > CPU Storage Configuration, then set to RAID mode, all the corresponding PCIE slots to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup...
... BIOS Setup. 2. The Hyper M.2 card is purchased separately. 4. Save your motherboard's user manual for your storage device and RAID configuration: • If you are using Hyper M.2 cards or PCIE SSDs, go to Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration, then set all the corresponding M.2 PCIE Storage RAID Support to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are required. Due to [Enabled]. • If you are using onboard M.2 cards, go to Advanced > CPU Storage Configuration, then set to RAID mode, all the corresponding PCIE slots to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup...
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... Windows OS installation disc and replace it with the motherboard Support DVD. • If you can use another computer with the Windows OS installation disc. 8. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, select the drive to complete. 1-20 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration If you have an optical drive, you do not have ejected the Windows OS installation disc in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Select the RAID controller driver you to a USB flash drive...
... Windows OS installation disc and replace it with the motherboard Support DVD. • If you can use another computer with the Windows OS installation disc. 8. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, select the drive to complete. 1-20 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration If you have an optical drive, you do not have ejected the Windows OS installation disc in the corresponding folder of the RAID controller driver. Select the RAID controller driver you to a USB flash drive...
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... hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. If you want to install a Windows® operating system to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. With the RAID 10 configuration you have to a hard disk drive included in scavenging space on those disks. RAID Configuration Guide 2-1 RAID 10 is useful in a RAID set, you get all applications to create RAIDABLE arrays may vary per system. Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration AMD RAID Configuration 2 2.1 RAID configurations If your motherboard's user manual...
... hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. If you want to install a Windows® operating system to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation. With the RAID 10 configuration you have to a hard disk drive included in scavenging space on those disks. RAID Configuration Guide 2-1 RAID 10 is useful in a RAID set, you get all applications to create RAIDABLE arrays may vary per system. Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration AMD RAID Configuration 2 2.1 RAID configurations If your motherboard's user manual...
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... user manual for details on installing storage devices to Chapter 2 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Configure additional settings for your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Save your storage device and RAID configuration: • If you are set Launch CSM to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 3. The Hyper M.2 x16 card is purchased separately. 4. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set to [Disabled]. 5. 2.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices...
... user manual for details on installing storage devices to Chapter 2 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Configure additional settings for your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Save your storage device and RAID configuration: • If you are set Launch CSM to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 3. The Hyper M.2 x16 card is purchased separately. 4. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set to [Disabled]. 5. 2.1.2 Installing storage devices The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices...
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..., eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace it with the OS installation. If you can use another computer with an optical drive to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to replace the motherboard Support DVD with RAID driver, then click OK to 5 and select the RAID controller driver (rcraid.inf) from the list and click Next. 4. The AMD-RAID Virtual Disk will appear. 9. Select the drive to complete. Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click...
..., eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace it with the OS installation. If you can use another computer with an optical drive to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to replace the motherboard Support DVD with RAID driver, then click OK to 5 and select the RAID controller driver (rcraid.inf) from the list and click Next. 4. The AMD-RAID Virtual Disk will appear. 9. Select the drive to complete. Follow screen instructions to install Windows and click...
ROGSTRIXZ390-EGAMINGBIOSEMWEB Users Manual English
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... email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. E14965 First Edition November 2018 Copyright© 2018 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Such software in writing by the applicable law. ASUSTeK is authorized in this email address). 2 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual to this product...
... email address gpl@asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as the corresponding binary/object code. E14965 First Edition November 2018 Copyright© 2018 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Such software in writing by the applicable law. ASUSTeK is authorized in this email address). 2 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual to this product...
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... 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 "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as SZ390E.CAP for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual...
... 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 "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. We strongly recommend that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as SZ390E.CAP for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual...
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... take effect. Temperatures within the time window can get higher than the temperature threshold but only the average is used to enable or disable Software Guard Extensions (SGX). Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG - Software Guard Extensions (SGX) This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] 42 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual The items in this menu may vary based...
... take effect. Temperatures within the time window can get higher than the temperature threshold but only the average is used to enable or disable Software Guard Extensions (SGX). Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG - Software Guard Extensions (SGX) This item allows you to control the Active State Power Management on the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] 42 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual The items in this menu may vary based...
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... system boot before the operating system takes control. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 43 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to disable or enable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [All] [1] - [5] Thermal Monitor This item allows you to automatically set to [Enabled], VMX can utilize the additional...
... system boot before the operating system takes control. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 43 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Management Configuration This item allows you to disable or enable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU's power. Configuration options: [All] [1] - [5] Thermal Monitor This item allows you to automatically set to [Enabled], VMX can utilize the additional...
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... additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup. Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error This item allows your system to wait for the key to EZ Mode of the NumLock. Configuration options: [0 sec] - [10 sec] This feature only works when set the Boot Logo Display to enable or disable power-on state of the BIOS after POST. 64 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual You...
... additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup. Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Wait For 'F1' If Error This item allows your system to wait for the key to EZ Mode of the NumLock. Configuration options: [0 sec] - [10 sec] This feature only works when set the Boot Logo Display to enable or disable power-on state of the BIOS after POST. 64 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual You...
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... start booting from the available devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. For more details, refer to confirm your choice. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 68 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Boot Override These item displays the available devices. The number of device...
... start booting from the available devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. For more details, refer to confirm your choice. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 68 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Boot Override These item displays the available devices. The number of device...
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GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface. Only the information of the selected ASUS graphics cards will be shown. 72 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. 1.9.6 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system.
GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface. Only the information of the selected ASUS graphics cards will be shown. 72 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. 1.9.6 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is installed in your system.
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... update your BIOS when necessary. 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 Update The EZ Update is available in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 74 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Carefully follow the instructions...
... update your BIOS when necessary. 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 Update The EZ Update is available in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 74 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Carefully follow the instructions...
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... switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual...
... switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to the USB port. 3. Reboot the system when the update process is done. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual...
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... the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 77 You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the ASUS official...
... the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 77 You can cause system boot failure! To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the ASUS official...
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...; UHD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPort - Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@30Hz Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® Z390 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 1 x M .2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes)* - 1 x M .2_2 Socket 3 with SATA6G_56. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Graphic Multi-GPU Support Storage Socket 1151...
...; UHD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPort - Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4096 x 2160@30Hz Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way/Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® 3-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® Z390 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid Storage Technology support - 1 x M .2_1 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes)* - 1 x M .2_2 Socket 3 with SATA6G_56. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Graphic Multi-GPU Support Storage Socket 1151...
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... POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)] when you want to configure the PCI Express slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. PCIe Speed...
... POST (Power-on random workloads by allowing the drive to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)] when you want to configure the PCI Express slots. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to set the SATA configuration. [AHCI] [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)] Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. PCIe Speed...
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... 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.10 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. 3.6.12 NVMe Configuration This menu displays the NVMe controller and Drive information of the connected devices. 3.6.13 HDD/SSD SMART Information The items in this menu allow you to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for ErP requirement. Refer to switch off . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] 3.6.9 PCI Subsystem Settings SR-IOV Support [Disabled] This option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization...
... 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.10 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support. 3.6.12 NVMe Configuration This menu displays the NVMe controller and Drive information of the connected devices. 3.6.13 HDD/SSD SMART Information The items in this menu allow you to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for ErP requirement. Refer to switch off . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] 3.6.9 PCI Subsystem Settings SR-IOV Support [Disabled] This option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization...
