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Motherboard BIOS Update and Management
Motherboard BIOS Update and Management
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...name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. to this product is authorized in it shipped to the extent permitted by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...., stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as stated in this email address). 2 BIOS Update and Management Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, ...
...name, model number and version, as source code archives, etc. to this product is authorized in it shipped to the extent permitted by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...., stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as stated in this email address). 2 BIOS Update and Management Product warranty or service will be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, ...
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Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in updating and managing the BIOS setup program on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS Update and Management This manual discusses the ASUS-exclusive utilities or tools that allows you... can use in the future. Chapter 1: UEFI BIOS - To launch EZ Update, ...
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in updating and managing the BIOS setup program on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. BIOS Update and Management This manual discusses the ASUS-exclusive utilities or tools that allows you... can use in the future. Chapter 1: UEFI BIOS - To launch EZ Update, ...
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... Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. BIOS Update and Management 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‑based utility...
... Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. BIOS Update and Management 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‑based utility...
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... the Drive field. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. 1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that contains the latest...
... the Drive field. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. 1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 3: 1. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. • Ensure that contains the latest...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 utility automatically. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows...
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... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. To update the BIOS 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. Enter the BIOS setup program. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot...
... the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port. 2. To update the BIOS 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. Enter the BIOS setup program. Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot...
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... that your USB flash drive is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update the BIOS in your computer has a DVD optical drive. Please select boot device: and ...
... that your USB flash drive is pressed within five (5) seconds to boot from http://support.asus.com and save them in DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update the BIOS in your computer has a DVD optical drive. Please select boot device: and ...
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... to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to security regulations. 10 BIOS Update and Management Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to Drive D (USB flash drive). Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150-PLUS...panel 3. Press to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D:. Welcome to select the BIOS file and press . 4. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to FreeDOS (http...
... to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to security regulations. 10 BIOS Update and Management Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to Drive D (USB flash drive). Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: B150-PLUS...panel 3. Press to switch from Files panel to Drives panel then select D:. Welcome to select the BIOS file and press . 4. C:/> d: D:/> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file: 1. On the BIOS Updater screen, press to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press keys to FreeDOS (http...
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Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Restart your computer. 5. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. BIOS Update and Management 11 When BIOS update is done, press to prevent system boot failaure. Select Yes then press . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. Restart your computer. 5. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. BIOS Update and Management 11 When BIOS update is done, press to prevent system boot failaure. Select Yes then press . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
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Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to short the two pins. 3. Connect one end of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM ... detection sensor or switch. Motherboard Pin Definition E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2.indd 3 1-3 2015/12/28 17:21:46 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 this connector. CHASSIS...
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to short the two pins. 3. Connect one end of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM ... detection sensor or switch. Motherboard Pin Definition E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2.indd 3 1-3 2015/12/28 17:21:46 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 this connector. CHASSIS...
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... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. DIS_ME 12 23 Normal (Default) Disable ME Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it... jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to default values. 2. 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM...
... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. DIS_ME 12 23 Normal (Default) Disable ME Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it... jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 to default values. 2. 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. Except when clearing the RTC RAM...
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... and USB device 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. Display panel backlight power selector (3-pin BLKT_PWR_SEL) BLKT_PWR_SEL 12 23 Pins 1-2 (Default) 2-3 Setting 12V 19V 12V 19V (Default) 6. LVDS...
... and USB device 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. Display panel backlight power selector (3-pin BLKT_PWR_SEL) BLKT_PWR_SEL 12 23 Pins 1-2 (Default) 2-3 Setting 12V 19V 12V 19V (Default) 6. LVDS...
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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- pin eDP) This connector is PIN 1 PIN 20 disabled by default. GND ...
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- pin eDP) This connector is PIN 1 PIN 20 disabled by default. GND ...
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.... Ground HWRST# (NC) • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. PWR_LED+ PWR_LED+5V Ground Ground Speaker This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. Connect the HDD...
.... Ground HWRST# (NC) • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. PWR_LED+ PWR_LED+5V Ground Ground Speaker This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. Connect the HDD...
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... 1-16 E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2.indd 16 Motherboard Pin Definition 2015/12/28 17:21:49 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate the hard disk activity... the hard disk drive does not function. 3. 4 Onboard LEDs 1. Q-Code LED (Q_CODE) The Q-Code LED design provides you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. 6. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) Q LEDs check key ...
... 1-16 E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2.indd 16 Motherboard Pin Definition 2015/12/28 17:21:49 SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off 2. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate the hard disk activity... the hard disk drive does not function. 3. 4 Onboard LEDs 1. Q-Code LED (Q_CODE) The Q-Code LED design provides you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update. 6. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) Q LEDs check key ...
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button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. If the test fails... at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button to reboot the system. MemOK! RESET 3. button until the memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on button that you ...
button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. If the test fails... at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button to reboot the system. MemOK! RESET 3. button until the memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on button that you ...
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... the Q-Code LED shows the current Sonic SoundStage profile when you press the Sonic SoundStage button. KeyBot button (KeyBot) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to provide better overclocking SLOW_MODE margins when using the Slow Mode switch. 1-18 E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2.indd 18 Motherboard...
... the Q-Code LED shows the current Sonic SoundStage profile when you press the Sonic SoundStage button. KeyBot button (KeyBot) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to provide better overclocking SLOW_MODE margins when using the Slow Mode switch. 1-18 E11133_MB_pin_definition_v2.indd 18 Motherboard...
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Contents Safety information iv About this guide iv Package contents vi TUF B450M-PRO 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 B450M-PRO 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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...; If the power supply is broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and...
...; If the power supply is broken, do not try to moisture. • Place the product on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Do not place the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and...