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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 ... menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-29 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.2.3 QFan Control 3-7 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard 3-9 3.3 My Favorites 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-14 3.5 ... menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-20 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-24 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-26 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-26 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-27 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-29 iv
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....asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Chapter 3: BIOS...
....asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 4: RAID Support This chapter describes the RAID configurations. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Chapter 3: BIOS...
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Profile - TUF X299 MARK 2 specifications summary LAN ASUS Features USB Gigabit Intel LAN connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- EZ Update - Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) TUF LANGuard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility - TPU - Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 Mutiple-INs - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports @back panel...
Profile - TUF X299 MARK 2 specifications summary LAN ASUS Features USB Gigabit Intel LAN connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- EZ Update - Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) TUF LANGuard ASUS Turbo LAN Utility - TPU - Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 Mutiple-INs - 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports @back panel...
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xiii TUF X299 MARK 2 specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory...
xiii TUF X299 MARK 2 specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory...
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... you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-9 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to test one set...1. function. • The MemOK! Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button lights continuously, press the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. button does not ...
... you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load the BIOS default settings. ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 1-9 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to test one set...1. function. • The MemOK! Chapter 1 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard buttons and switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button lights continuously, press the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking. button does not ...
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... it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as X299TUF2.CAP for settings and options...
... it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as X299TUF2.CAP for settings and options...
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...the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to... settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help...
...the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to... settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help...
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...select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Key in a profile name. Save to Profile This item ...store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_3] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Profile Name This item allows you to key in the profile number that saved your system. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from ...
...select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Key in a profile name. Save to Profile This item ...store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_3] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Profile Name This item allows you to key in the profile number that saved your system. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from ...
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... to update your BIOS when necessary. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following utilities allow you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If...
... to update your BIOS when necessary. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following utilities allow you to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If...
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... . 6. Select by USB: 1. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-27 Press to switch to the USB port. 3. 3.11.2 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 Info field...
... . 6. Select by USB: 1. Check your local Internet connection before updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-27 Press to switch to the USB port. 3. 3.11.2 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 Info field...
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... method, and then press . Reboot the system when the update process is done. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! • This...
... method, and then press . Reboot the system when the update process is done. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press . 2. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! • This...
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... containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-29 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to a USB flash drive. Turn on the ASUS official website. If you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility...
... containing the BIOS file to recover the BIOS setting. Chapter 3 ASUS TUF X299 MARK 2 3-29 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to a USB flash drive. Turn on the ASUS official website. If you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility...