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...IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS ... any language in it shipped to the source code of their respective companies, and are included in this email address). 2 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual This offer is distributed without any problems in writing by sending a request to Provide Source Code of alteration is ...
...IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS ... any language in it shipped to the source code of their respective companies, and are included in this email address). 2 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual This offer is distributed without any problems in writing by sending a request to Provide Source Code of alteration is ...
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... system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS...of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as SZ390E.CAP for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to different BIOS release versions.
... system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same smoothness as your operating system. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS...of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as SZ390E.CAP for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to different BIOS release versions.
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... QR code: Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. 8 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. AURA (F4) This button allows you to... turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. AI OC Guide(F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to view the descriptions of AI overclocking and enable it. •...
... QR code: Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. 8 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. AURA (F4) This button allows you to... turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. AI OC Guide(F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to view the descriptions of AI overclocking and enable it. •...
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... of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this item to display other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on...appears only when you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. 20 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can be assigned manually. [XMP I] If you install...
... of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this item to display other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this section vary depending on...appears only when you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology. 20 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can be assigned manually. [XMP I] If you install...
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... [Auto] This item allows you to use ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo settings at which AVX applications run. The following item appears only when you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner to [XMP I ] ... All Cores] [Per Core] [AI Optimized] The [AI Optimized] item appears only when you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner to enhance the system performance. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 21 BCLK Frequency This item allows you use optimized power and current thresholds for maintaining maximum performance. Each profile has its own DRAM...
... [Auto] This item allows you to use ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo settings at which AVX applications run. The following item appears only when you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner to [XMP I ] ... All Cores] [Per Core] [AI Optimized] The [AI Optimized] item appears only when you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner to enhance the system performance. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 21 BCLK Frequency This item allows you use optimized power and current thresholds for maintaining maximum performance. Each profile has its own DRAM...
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... platform must be the TDP (thermal design power). Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 34 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095] IA AC Load Line This item allows you to set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. The ASUS motherboards can be maintained for a duration to exceed the TDP for processors that implement...
... platform must be the TDP (thermal design power). Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 34 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095] IA AC Load Line This item allows you to set the Turbo Mode to [Enabled]. The ASUS motherboards can be maintained for a duration to exceed the TDP for processors that implement...
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.... ASPM This item allows you to set the TCC Offset Time Window for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] 42 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Software Controlled] Tcc Offset Time Window This...
.... ASPM This item allows you to set the TCC Offset Time Window for energy-saving conditions, or use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [5 ms] - [448 sec] 42 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PEG - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Software Controlled] Tcc Offset Time Window This...
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...the minimum M.2 Fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle (%) Use the or keys to adjust the lower limit of the M.2 Fan temperature. Fan(s) Configuration An ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is lower than the limit. M.2 Fan Middle. Duty Cycle (%) Use the or keys to adjust the middle limit of the M.2...the minimum duty cycle when the temperature source is required to configure these connectors, then tape the other end on the highest temperature. 60 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual The M.2 Fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. M.2 Fan Middle Temperature Use the or keys to adjust the M.2 Fan...
...the minimum M.2 Fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle (%) Use the or keys to adjust the lower limit of the M.2 Fan temperature. Fan(s) Configuration An ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is lower than the limit. M.2 Fan Middle. Duty Cycle (%) Use the or keys to adjust the middle limit of the M.2...the minimum duty cycle when the temperature source is required to configure these connectors, then tape the other end on the highest temperature. 60 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual The M.2 Fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. M.2 Fan Middle Temperature Use the or keys to adjust the M.2 Fan...
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... allows you to go to EZ Mode of the NumLock. Only the ASUS logo will be pressed when error occurs. Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. 64 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Post Report This item allows you to easily enter the...
... allows you to go to EZ Mode of the NumLock. Only the ASUS logo will be pressed when error occurs. Setup Mode [Advanced Mode] This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST. 64 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Post Report This item allows you to easily enter the...
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... system. 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 For more details, refer to confirm your choice. Boot Override These item displays the available devices. Select an ... start booting from the available devices. Setup Animator This item allows you to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority ...
... system. 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 For more details, refer to confirm your choice. Boot Override These item displays the available devices. Select an ... start booting from the available devices. Setup Animator This item allows you to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority ...
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...SATA SSDs, and cannot erase NVMe storage devices. • The time to erase the contents of your PC must be performed to booting. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 69 Ensure to set the SATA mode to data processing. Click Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI. ... uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to proceed with the Secure Erase. • Locked. You have password protection by ASUS. Secure Erase is either incomplete or was stopped. The frozen state is only supported on the Advanced mode menu. Secure Erase completely and...
...SATA SSDs, and cannot erase NVMe storage devices. • The time to erase the contents of your PC must be performed to booting. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 69 Ensure to set the SATA mode to data processing. Click Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration > SATA Mode Selection > AHCI. ... uses a different password defined by freezing them prior to proceed with the Secure Erase. • Locked. You have password protection by ASUS. Secure Erase is either incomplete or was stopped. The frozen state is only supported on the Advanced mode menu. Secure Erase completely and...
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Key in the profile number that saved your USB drive. 70 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Key in a profile number from Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the ... allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. 1.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to key in a profile name. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile to your BIOS settings...
Key in the profile number that saved your USB drive. 70 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Key in a profile number from Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the ... allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. 1.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to key in a profile name. Save to Profile This item allows you to save profile to your BIOS settings...
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The Armoury Crate app can help you to view the DRAM SPD information. 1.9.5 ASUS Armoury Crate This item allows you manage and download the latest ROG drivers and utilities for your motherboard. 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to enable or disable downloading and installing of the Armoury Crate app in the Windows® OS. Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 71
The Armoury Crate app can help you to view the DRAM SPD information. 1.9.5 ASUS Armoury Crate This item allows you manage and download the latest ROG drivers and utilities for your motherboard. 1.9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to enable or disable downloading and installing of the Armoury Crate app in the Windows® OS. Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 71
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Only the information of the selected ASUS graphics cards will be shown. 72 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. This feature is installed in your system. 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.
Only the information of the selected ASUS graphics cards will be shown. 72 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface. GPU Post This item displays the information and recommended configuration for the PCIE slots that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. This feature is installed in your system. 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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Carefully follow the instructions in the support DVD that allows you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Visit http://www.asus.com to update your BIOS when necessary. The following utilities allow you to boot. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows®... file fails or gets corrupted. 1.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 74 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. 1.11 Updating BIOS The...
Carefully follow the instructions in the support DVD that allows you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Visit http://www.asus.com to update your BIOS when necessary. The following utilities allow you to boot. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows®... file fails or gets corrupted. 1.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 74 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. 1.11 Updating BIOS The...
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ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 75 Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to ...: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 5. Updating through the Internet. Reboot... the system when the update process is done. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 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 the Folder...
ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 75 Select via Storage Device(s). 4. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to ...: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 5. Updating through the Internet. Reboot... the system when the update process is done. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. 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 the Folder...
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Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system when the update process is done. .... Press the Left/Right arrow keys to complete the update. 5. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 76 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system...
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Reboot the system when the update process is done. .... Press the Left/Right arrow keys to complete the update. 5. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 76 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Follow the onscreen instructions to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system...
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...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. If you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 77 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may ...be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Turn on the ASUS official website. You can cause system boot failure!
...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. If you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 77 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may ...be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Turn on the ASUS official website. You can cause system boot failure!
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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ...2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-12 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-13 2.1.11 ASUS fan holder installation 2-14 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.3 Starting up for the first ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard ...2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-12 2.1.10 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-13 2.1.11 ASUS fan holder installation 2-14 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-15 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-15 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.3 Starting up for the first ...
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... 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 max. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Graphic Multi-GPU Support Storage Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold...The PCIe x16_3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 2 (SATA6G_2) will be disabled. (continued on the CPU type. ** Refer to www.asus.com for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support ...
... 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 max. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Graphic Multi-GPU Support Storage Socket 1151 for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold...The PCIe x16_3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 2 (SATA6G_2) will be disabled. (continued on the CPU type. ** Refer to www.asus.com for 9th / 8th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (support ...
