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... device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to different BIOS release versions. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following ... component that are needed for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture...
... device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to different BIOS release versions. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following ... component that are needed for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. Please refer to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture...
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...you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes... and stability. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, ...
...you in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes... and stability. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, ...
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Configuration options: [50] - [150] 36 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Normal] [More inclined to update] [Very inclined to update] [Less inclined to update] [Least inclined to update] Optimism Scale This item allows you to set the Cooler Efficiency Customize ...options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Cooler Efficiency Customize [Keep Training] Continuous evaluations will be performed on Cooler efficiency and updated accordingly. [Stop Training] Cooler efficiency evaluations will stop and current evaluated efficiency will be used. [User Specify] Manually specify...
Configuration options: [50] - [150] 36 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Normal] [More inclined to update] [Very inclined to update] [Less inclined to update] [Least inclined to update] Optimism Scale This item allows you to set the Cooler Efficiency Customize ...options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Cooler Efficiency Customize [Keep Training] Continuous evaluations will be performed on Cooler efficiency and updated accordingly. [Stop Training] Cooler efficiency evaluations will stop and current evaluated efficiency will be used. [User Specify] Manually specify...
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...number from your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile This item allows you to save...and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 70 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 1.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to key in a profile name. Profile Name This...
...number from your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from Profile This item allows you to save...and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 70 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 1.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to key in a profile name. Profile Name This...
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... the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. 1.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 74 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS...
... the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. 1.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 74 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS...
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...BIOS setup program. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 75 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 3. Updating through the Internet. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS...based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to perform the BIOS update process. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Go...
...BIOS setup program. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 75 Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the USB port. 3. Updating through the Internet. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS...based utility. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to perform the BIOS update process. Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Go...
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Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ... connection method, and then press . 4. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 76 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Enter the Advanced Mode of the...
Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. ... connection method, and then press . 4. To update the BIOS by Internet: 1. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 76 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Enter the Advanced Mode of the...
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... requires 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. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 77 Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD...
... requires 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. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 77 Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD...
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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 chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of...
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 chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of...
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xiii Please refer to change without notice. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING specifications summary BIOS Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1 WOL, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
xiii Please refer to change without notice. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING specifications summary BIOS Manageability Support DVD Operating System Support Form Factor 1 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1 WOL, PXE Drivers ASUS Utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to the ASUS website for the latest specifications.
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II switch (MemOK!_II) Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from doing anything before using the MemOK! II function. ...the motherboard is unresponsive due to memory problems. The Mem_LED will turn off , please refrain from www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. To stop memory tuning, turn off the ... for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 1-9 This is not properly installed. If the test fails, the system reboots and tests the next set of ...
II switch (MemOK!_II) Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from doing anything before using the MemOK! II function. ...the motherboard is unresponsive due to memory problems. The Mem_LED will turn off , please refrain from www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. To stop memory tuning, turn off the ... for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 1-9 This is not properly installed. If the test fails, the system reboots and tests the next set of ...
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... latest BIOS version for this user manual refers to different BIOS release versions. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 3-1
... latest BIOS version for this user manual refers to different BIOS release versions. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. We strongly recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as your operating system. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 3-1
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... can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the detailed BIOS content manual. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any...
... can be used under the Exit menu or press hotkey . See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the detailed BIOS content manual. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to update the BIOS or configure its routines. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any...
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..., press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to eight, press , and then select Yes. Profile Name This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.5 Graphics Card ...ASUS graphics cards. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 3-25 Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you update the BIOS...
..., press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to eight, press , and then select Yes. Profile Name This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 3.9.5 Graphics Card ...ASUS graphics cards. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 3-25 Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that you update the BIOS...
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... you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is available in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 3-27 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system...
... you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is available in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 3-27 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system...
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... to perform the BIOS update process. Updating through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows...
... to perform the BIOS update process. Updating through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‑based utility. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. To update the BIOS by USB: 1. 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows...
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... item under the Exit menu. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 3-29 • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the update. 5. Select the Load Optimized ...ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the ...
... item under the Exit menu. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING 3-29 • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to complete the update. 5. Select the Load Optimized ...ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the ...
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...system requires 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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or ...reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD ...
...system requires 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. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. DO NOT shut down or ...reset the system while updating the BIOS! Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD ...