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... Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration 1.1 Intel® RAID configurations 1-5 1.1.1 RAID definitions 1-5 1.1.2 Installing storage devices 1-5 1.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 1-6 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 1-10 1.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 1-14 1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 OS installation...
... Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration 1.1 Intel® RAID configurations 1-5 1.1.1 RAID definitions 1-5 1.1.2 Installing storage devices 1-5 1.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 1-6 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 1-10 1.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 1-14 1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 OS installation...
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...Module), then set SATA Mode Selection to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Go to Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration, then set Launch CSM to [Hyper M.2 X16] or [PCIE X4 SSD Card] ...accordingly. Configure additional settings for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. The Hyper M.2 card is purchased separately. 4. Please proceed to next step. • If you are using onboard M.2 cards, go to ...
...Module), then set SATA Mode Selection to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Go to Advanced > PCH Storage Configuration, then set Launch CSM to [Hyper M.2 X16] or [PCIE X4 SSD Card] ...accordingly. Configure additional settings for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. The Hyper M.2 card is purchased separately. 4. Please proceed to next step. • If you are using onboard M.2 cards, go to ...
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.... • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 solution. Refer to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Refer to section Expansion slots in your motherboard's user manual for details on CPU menu. 1-10 Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration Save your ...the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 5. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS Some motherboards support Intel® Virtual Raid on using the CPU RAID configuration...
.... • Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 solution. Refer to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS: 1. Refer to section Expansion slots in your motherboard's user manual for details on CPU menu. 1-10 Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration Save your ...the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 5. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS Some motherboards support Intel® Virtual Raid on using the CPU RAID configuration...
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RAID Volumes: None defined. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. Physical Devices: Port Device Model 0 ...
RAID Volumes: None defined. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the system. 2. Physical Devices: Port Device Model 0 ...
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...to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 3. Configure additional settings for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. The Hyper M.2 x16 card is purchased separately. 4. Go to Advanced > RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility to chipset limitation, when...you are using SATA storage devices, no additional settings are set the corresponding PCIE slot(s) to your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Due to display the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu. 2-2 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration 2.1.2 Installing storage ...
...to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 3. Configure additional settings for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. The Hyper M.2 x16 card is purchased separately. 4. Go to Advanced > RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility to chipset limitation, when...you are using SATA storage devices, no additional settings are set the corresponding PCIE slot(s) to your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 6. Due to display the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu. 2-2 Chapter 2: AMD RAID Configuration 2.1.2 Installing storage ...
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... various Free Open Source Software licenses. No part of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. 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 OF... https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for which is authorized in any form or by any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you want to anyone in this email address). 2 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual to infringe...
... various Free Open Source Software licenses. No part of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. 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 OF... https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for which is authorized in any form or by any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you want to anyone in this email address). 2 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual to infringe...
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...; When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as SZ390E.CAP for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly ...system bootup and requests you to different BIOS release versions. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that ...
...; When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as SZ390E.CAP for settings and options. 4 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly ...system bootup and requests you to different BIOS release versions. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS Setup 1.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that ...
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... RTC RAM via the Clear RTC RAM jumper. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 5 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to turn the system off then back on. Select the...
... RTC RAM via the Clear RTC RAM jumper. • The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 5 1.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to turn the system off then back on. Select the...
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The default screen for details. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Search(F9) MyFavorite(F3) Q-Fan Control(F6) AI OC Guide(F11) Scroll... bar AURA ON/OFF(F4) Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction 6 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Hot Keys EZ Tuning Wizard Search...
The default screen for details. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language Search(F9) MyFavorite(F3) Q-Fan Control(F6) AI OC Guide(F11) Scroll... bar AURA ON/OFF(F4) Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction 6 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Refer to the following sections for experienced end-users to EZ Mode Hot Keys EZ Tuning Wizard Search...
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...Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for your BIOS screen. Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 7 Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you ... section 1.2.3 Q-Fan Control for more information. Refer to select the language that you can select for that menu. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your fans. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced ...
...Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for your BIOS screen. Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 7 Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you ... section 1.2.3 Q-Fan Control for more information. Refer to select the language that you can select for that menu. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to your fans. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced ...
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...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 AURA (F4) This button allows you to the BIOS FAQ web page of AI overclocking and enable it. • Refer to section 1.2.4 AI OC Guide for... be enabled. [Stealth Mode]: All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled. Search (F9) This button allows you to view the descriptions of the ASUS support website. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to find the related item listing. AI OC Guide(F11) This button above the menu...
...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 AURA (F4) This button allows you to the BIOS FAQ web page of AI overclocking and enable it. • Refer to section 1.2.4 AI OC Guide for... be enabled. [Stealth Mode]: All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled. Search (F9) This button allows you to view the descriptions of the ASUS support website. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to find the related item listing. AI OC Guide(F11) This button above the menu...
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...allows you can change the value of your system. Refer to select items in BIOS Setup. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of options. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 9 Use the navigation keys to section 1.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard for more ...information. Last Modified button This button shows the items that is highlighted when selected. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press...
...allows you can change the value of your system. Refer to select items in BIOS Setup. General help At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of options. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 9 Use the navigation keys to section 1.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard for more ...information. Last Modified button This button shows the items that is highlighted when selected. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press...
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... mode. To switch from Advanced Mode to switch modes EZ Tuning Wizard Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program AI OC Guide(F11) Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for ...the advanced BIOS settings. 1.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed... boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 10 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual
... mode. To switch from Advanced Mode to switch modes EZ Tuning Wizard Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program AI OC Guide(F11) Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for ...the advanced BIOS settings. 1.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed... boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. 10 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual
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1.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 11
1.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 11
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Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Click Apply to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points To configure your fans: Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 12 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual
Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Click Apply to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points To configure your fans: Select to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 12 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual
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Clicking on your screen. • This function is for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to main menu ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 13 1.2.4 AI OC Guide • The screenshot shown in Overclocking the quick guide Click to go back to enable the Ai Overclocking feature, or ...
Clicking on your screen. • This function is for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to main menu ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 13 1.2.4 AI OC Guide • The screenshot shown in Overclocking the quick guide Click to go back to enable the Ai Overclocking feature, or ...
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Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your system using this feature. Click Yes to enable RAID. • Ensure that you to easily set to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. 14 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. 1.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you want to set RAID in your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1.
Select the port that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your system using this feature. Click Yes to enable RAID. • Ensure that you to easily set to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next. 14 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual Click EZ Tuning Wizard from the BIOS screen to open EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. 1.2.5 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you want to set RAID in your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Creating RAID To create RAID: 1.
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... your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID 0) or Super Speed (RAID 5). 5. 4. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 15 You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit...
... your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click Next. For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID 0) or Super Speed (RAID 5). 5. 4. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 15 You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit...
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1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default. You can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. 16 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual
1.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can personalize this screen by default. You can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. 16 ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual
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Adding items to view the saved BIOS items. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 17 You cannot add the following items to save in My Favorites screen. Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to ...keyboard or click MyFavorites(F3) from the submenu panel and click or press on your keyboard. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options • User-managed items such as language and boot ...
Adding items to view the saved BIOS items. ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING BIOS Manual 17 You cannot add the following items to save in My Favorites screen. Go to My Favorites menu to My Favorites To add BIOS items: 1. Main menu panel Selected shortcut items Submenu panel Delete all favorite items Recover to ...keyboard or click MyFavorites(F3) from the submenu panel and click or press on your keyboard. On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to My Favorite items: • Items with submenu options • User-managed items such as language and boot ...