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Motherboard BIOS Update and Management
Motherboard BIOS Update and Management
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...product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are included in this email address). 2 BIOS Update and Management All Rights Reserved. Offer to anyone in the About Box of the product for the cost of shipment with you want... for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of the product is eager to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ...
...product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are included in this email address). 2 BIOS Update and Management All Rights Reserved. Offer to anyone in the About Box of the product for the cost of shipment with you want... for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of the product is eager to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ...
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...Update on your motherboard. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can use in the future. Chapter 1: UEFI BIOS - BIOS Update and Management This manual discusses the ASUS-exclusive utilities or tools that allows you can also manually update ...the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Graphics Mode ...
...Update on your motherboard. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you can use in the future. Chapter 1: UEFI BIOS - BIOS Update and Management This manual discusses the ASUS-exclusive utilities or tools that allows you can also manually update ...the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Graphics Mode ...
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... to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Before you to the USB port. 2. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! Reboot... while updating the BIOS to enable it. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com To update the BIOS using an OS...
... to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press to switch to the Drive field. 4. Before you to the USB port. 2. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 6. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to prevent system boot failure! Reboot... while updating the BIOS to enable it. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. 1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com To update the BIOS using an OS...
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.... c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to the Folder Info field...complete the update. 3. b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to update the BIOS via the Internet. Follow the steps below to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
.... c) Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press to the Folder Info field...complete the update. 3. b) Press the Left/Right arrow keys to update the BIOS via the Internet. Follow the steps below to select an Internet connection method, and then press . 1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. 1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. 1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Doing so can restore a corrupted...
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... USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Enter the BIOS setup program. Text Mode 2.1 ASUS EZ Flash The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com • Check your Internet connection... before updating the BIOS via the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 4. Go to the Tool ...
... USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Enter the BIOS setup program. Text Mode 2.1 ASUS EZ Flash The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com • Check your Internet connection... before updating the BIOS via the Internet. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 4. Go to the Tool ...
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...section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as the boot device. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to launch the select boot device screen. 3. Boot your computer then press to the USB port. 2. When the select boot...the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as actually shown on your computer screen. boot: BIOS Update and Management 9 2.2 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in your USB flash drive. NTFS is detected. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. If ...
...section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as the boot device. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to launch the select boot device screen. 3. Boot your computer then press to the USB port. 2. When the select boot...the Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as actually shown on your computer screen. boot: BIOS Update and Management 9 2.2 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in your USB flash drive. NTFS is detected. ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. If ...
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... want to Drives panel then select D:. Welcome to confirm the BIOS update. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150-PLUS VER: 0303 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 09/21/2015 PATH...
... want to Drives panel then select D:. Welcome to confirm the BIOS update. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150-PLUS VER: 0303 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 09/21/2015 PATH...
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Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. 6. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failaure. Select Yes then press . Restart your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. BIOS Update and Management 11 5.
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to exit BIOS Updater. 6. When BIOS update is done, press to ensure system compatibility and stability. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failaure. Select Yes then press . Restart your computer. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. BIOS Update and Management 11 5.
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... the RAM data in CMOS. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to short the two... to use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the chassis intrusion detection feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, ...
... the RAM data in CMOS. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to short the two... to use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking, use the chassis intrusion detection feature. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, ...
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...12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then... to reenter data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings...
...12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then... to reenter data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings...
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... supply that can wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. 12 23 KB_USBPWB +5V +5VSB (Default) 5. LVDS panel/eDP selector (3-pin FPD_SEL) Pins 1-2 (Default) 2-3 Setting LVDS eDP VCC_PWR_SEL 1 3V (Default) 2 5V 3 12V FPD_SEL 12 23...
... supply that can wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. 12 23 KB_USBPWB +5V +5VSB (Default) 5. LVDS panel/eDP selector (3-pin FPD_SEL) Pins 1-2 (Default) 2-3 Setting LVDS eDP VCC_PWR_SEL 1 3V (Default) 2 5V 3 12V FPD_SEL 12 23...
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.... LVDS ODD_Lane3_P ODD_Lane3_N ODD_Lane2_P ODD_Lane2_N ODD_Lane1_P ODD_Lane1_N ODD_Lane0_P ODD_Lane0_N EVEN_Lane3_P EVEN_Lane3_N EVEN_Lane2_P EVEN_Lane2_N EVEN_Lane1_P EVEN_Lane1_N EVEN_Lane0_P EVEN_Lane0_N EDID_GND LCD_VCC LCD_VCC LCD_VCC Enable LVDS in the BIOS setup if the LVDS output is for an LCD monitor that supports Low- voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) interface. Embedded DisplayPort (40- EDP(Back) PIN 1 14...
.... LVDS ODD_Lane3_P ODD_Lane3_N ODD_Lane2_P ODD_Lane2_N ODD_Lane1_P ODD_Lane1_N ODD_Lane0_P ODD_Lane0_N EVEN_Lane3_P EVEN_Lane3_N EVEN_Lane2_P EVEN_Lane2_N EVEN_Lane1_P EVEN_Lane1_N EVEN_Lane0_P EVEN_Lane0_N EDID_GND LCD_VCC LCD_VCC LCD_VCC Enable LVDS in the BIOS setup if the LVDS output is for an LCD monitor that supports Low- voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) interface. Embedded DisplayPort (40- EDP(Back) PIN 1 14...
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... disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The HDD LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. PWR_LED+ PWR_LED+5V...
... disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The HDD LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. PWR_LED+ PWR_LED+5V...
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... when the KeyBot button is a reminder that displays the system status. 1-16 E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2.indd 16 Motherboard Pin Definition 2015/12/28 17:21:49 USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during... motherboard booting process. It blinks when data is solved. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a 2-digit error code that you press the BIOS Flashback button for...
... when the KeyBot button is a reminder that displays the system status. 1-16 E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2.indd 16 Motherboard Pin Definition 2015/12/28 17:21:49 USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in sequence during... motherboard booting process. It blinks when data is solved. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a 2-digit error code that you press the BIOS Flashback button for...
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... been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to test one set is...during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! RESET button (RESET) Press the reset button to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you to boot after the whole tuning process, replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system ...
... been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to test one set is...during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! RESET button (RESET) Press the reset button to boot and load the BIOS default settings. button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you to boot after the whole tuning process, replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system ...
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... system from crashing, slows down the CPU, and the system's tuner will make the adjustments. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to [Enable] before using the LN2 cooling system. The KeyBot feature supports USB keyboards only. The debug...
... system from crashing, slows down the CPU, and the system's tuner will make the adjustments. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to [Enable] before using the LN2 cooling system. The KeyBot feature supports USB keyboards only. The debug...
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi TUF B450-PLUS GAMING specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 System memory 1-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 EZ Mode...2-2 Advanced Mode 2-3 Exit menu...2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi TUF B450-PLUS GAMING specifications summary vi Chapter 1: Product introduction Motherboard overview 1-1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 System memory 1-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS setup program 2-1 EZ Mode...2-2 Advanced Mode 2-3 Exit menu...2-4 Appendix Notices...A-1 ASUS contact information A-5 iii
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... you detect any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing...
... you detect any area where it may be exposed to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing...