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- Page 1 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel ® Series BIOS Manual https://tm.by Интернет-магазин TM.by...
- Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Tool menu ....................58 Exit menu ..................... 61 Updating BIOS ..................... 62 12.1 EZ Update ..................62 12.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 ................. 63 12.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ............. 64 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel 500 Series BIOS Manual ®... -
Page 4: Knowing Bios
Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. -
Page 5: Bios Setup Program
BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). -
Page 6: Ez Mode
EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance, mode and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the <F7> hotkey for the advanced BIOS settings. -
Page 7: Advanced Mode
Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to configure the BIOS settings. The figure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press the <F7> hotkey. - Page 8 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration. For changing the basic system configuration Main For changing the overclocking settings Ai Tweaker Advanced For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing Monitor...
- Page 9 AURA(F4) This button allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on or off. [All On] All LEDs (Aura or Functional) will be enabled. [Stealth Mode] All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled. [Aura Only] Aura LEDs will be enabled and functional LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Off] Aura LEDs will be disabled, however functional LEDs will still be enabled.
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Page 10: Q-Fan Control
Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. Click Qfan Control(F6) or press the <F6> hotkey for the Q-Fan settings. Click to select a fan to be configured Select a mode to apply to your fan Select a profile to apply to your fan Click to apply the fan setting... -
Page 11: My Favorites Menu
My Favorites menu My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items. Adding items to My Favorites To add BIOS items: Press <F3> on your keyboard or click MyFavorite(F3) from the BIOS screen to open Setup Tree Map screen. -
Page 12: Main Menu
Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system language, date, time, and security settings. System Language Allows you to set the system language. - Page 13 • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See the user manual bundled with your motherboard for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper.
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Page 14: Ai Tweaker Menu
Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard model,as well as the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. - Page 15 Configuration options: [Auto - Lets BIOS Optimize] [Disabled - Enforce All limits] [Enabled - Remove All limits] [Auto - Lets BIOS Optimize] ASUS optimized core ratio Turbo and temperature settings at default processor speeds. [Disabled - Enforce All limits] Intel default Turbo core ratio settings.
- Page 16 DRAM Frequency Allows you to select the DRAM operating frequency or select [Auto] to apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-784MHz] – [DDR4-45907MHz] The configuration options vary with the BCLK Frequency setting. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
- Page 17 DRAM Refresh Interval Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [65535] DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [31] DRAM READ to PRE Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [15] DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [63] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay / DRAM WRITE to READ Delay L / DRAM WRITE to READ Delay S Configuration options: [Auto] [1] –...
- Page 18 DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM0 Rank0) / DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM0 Rank1) / DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM1 Rank0) / DRAM RTL (CHA DIMM1 Rank1) / DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM0 Rank0) / DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM0 Rank1) / DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM1 Rank0) / DRAM RTL (CHB DIMM1 Rank1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] –...
- Page 19 Dimm ODT Training* Allows you to enable or disable DIMM On-Die Termination Training. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item will be inaccessible if you set Dimm ODT Training to [Disabled]. Max RTT_WR Configuration options: [ODT Off] [120 Ohms] DIMM RON Training* Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Write Drive Strength/Equalization 2D*...
- Page 20 Margin Check Limit Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] [L2] [Both] The following item is accessible only when you set Margin Check Limit to [L2] or [Both]. Margin Limit Check L2 Configuration options: [1] – [300] Memory Test Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DIMM SPD Alias Test Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Receive Enable Centering 1D...
- Page 21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Mem Over Clock Fail Count Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [255] Training Profile Allows you to select DIMM Training Profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard Profile] [ASUS User Profile] PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel 500 Series BIOS Manual ® https://tm.by...
- Page 22 DLLBwEn Allows you to set the DLLBwEn value. Select values 2 to 4 for best Memory overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] – [7] Legacy Mode Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SPD Write Disable Allows you to enable or disable setting SPD Write Disable. For security recommendations, SPD Write Disable bit must be set.
- Page 23 CPU VRM Switching Frequency This item allows you to set the VRM switching frequency. VRM switching frequency affects transient response and VRM component temperatures. Configure a higher switching frequency for better transient response at the expense of higher VRM temperatures. Active cooling of the VRM heatsink is recommended when running high CPU voltage and high load-line calibration values.
- Page 24 1. The default setting is 1.25 times power limit 1. According to Intel, the platform must support this value for up to 10msec when power consumption exceeds power limit 2. ASUS motherboards are engineered to support this duration for a longer time as required to facilitate overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] – [4095] IA AC Load Line AC Loadline defined in mOhms.
- Page 25 The following items appear only when you set Overclocking TVB to [Enabled]. 1(~6)-Core Active Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set 1(~6)-Core Active to [Enabled]. Temperature A Package passing this temparature threshold will engage the negative ratio offset specified in Negative Ratio Offset A.
- Page 26 Ring PLL Voltage Allows you to configure the offset for the Ring PLL VCC Trim. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.900] – [1.845] System Agent PLL Voltage Allows you to configure the offset for the System Agent PLL VCC Trim. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.900] – [1.845] Memory Controller PLL Voltage Allows you to configure the offset for the Memory Controller PLL VCC Trim.
- Page 27 DRAM Voltage Allows you to configure the voltage for the DRAM. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the value, or key in [Auto] and press the <Enter> key to apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.00000] – [1.80000] CPU VCCIO Voltage Allows you to configure the voltage for the CPU VCCIO.
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Page 28: Advanced Menu
Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Platform Misc Configuration The items in this menu show the Platform Misc configuration options. - Page 29 The following item appears only when you set PCI Express Native Power Management to [Enabled]. Native ASPM Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled]: OS Controlled ASPM. [Disabled]: BIOS Controlled ASPM. PCH - PCI Express DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to set the ASPM level of the DMI link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] [Auto] ASPM Allows you to set the ASPM level.
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Page 30: Cpu Configuration
PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to enable or disable the PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Configuration This menu displays the CPU-related information that the BIOS detects automatically and the items in this menu allow you to configure the CPU-related settings. The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. - Page 31 Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology Allows you to enable or disable a VMM to utilize the additional hardware capacities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Processor Cores Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Hyper-Threading The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as...
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Page 32: System Agent (Sa) Configuration
System Agent (SA) Configuration The items in this menu show the System Agent (SA) configuration options. VT-d Allows you to enable or disable VT-d function on MCH. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item is accessible only when you set VT-d to [Enabled]. Control Iommu Pre-boot Behavior Allows you to enable or disable Input/Output Memory Management Unit (IOMMU) in Pre-boot environment. -
Page 33: Pch Configuration
PCH Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set the PCH parameters. PCI Express Configuration Allows you to configure the PCI Express Configuration settings. PCIe Speed Allows you to set the PCIe speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PCH Storage Configuration The items in this menu show the PCH Storage Configuration options. -
Page 34: Pch-Fw Configuration
SMART Self Test The SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when any error occurs in the hard disks. Configuration options: [On] [Off] SATA6G_1(~6)(Gray) Allows you to change the name of the SATA port. Press <Enter> and a popup window appears. -
Page 35: Thunderbolt(Tm) Configuration
Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration The items in this menu show the Thunderbolt Configuration options. Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support Allows you to enable or disable Discrete Thunderbolt Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The following items appear when you set Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support to [Enabled]. - Page 36 GPIO3 Force Pwr Allows you to enable or disable GPIO3. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Wait time in ms after applying Force Pwr Allows you to set the wait time specified in milli second after Force Pwr is asserted before access the TBT controller. Configuration options: [1] – [5000] GPIO filter GPIO filter is needed to avoid electrical noise on PCH GPIOs during hotplug of 12V USB devices.
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Page 37: Pci Subsystem Settings
PCI Subsystem Settings The items in this menu allow you to set PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express settings. Above 4G Decoding Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in Above 4G Address Space. This requires that the system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] •... -
Page 38: Usb Configuration
USB Configuration The items in this menu display and allow you to change the USB-related features. Legacy USB Support Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the Legacy USB support. [Disabled] USB devices are available only for EFI applications. [Auto] Your system automatically detects the presence of USB devices at startup. -
Page 39: Network Stack Configuration
7.10 Network Stack Configuration The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the UEFI network stack. Network Stack Allows you to enable or disable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set Network Stack to [Enabled]. IPv4 PXE Support Allows you to enable or disable the IPv4 PXE Boot Support. -
Page 40: Onboard Devices Configuration
7.12 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard devices. The items in this menu may vary by motherboard models. PCIe Bandwidth Bifurcation Configuration Configuration options: [Auto] [X8/X8] [PCIe RAID mode] [Auto] Runs full PCIe X16 mode. - Page 41 USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to disable USB power when your PC is in the S5 state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Connectivity mode (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth) Allows you to enable or disable the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity module. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LED lighting Allows you to configure the RGB LED lighting effect.
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Page 42: Apm Configuration
Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable serial port. Configuration options: [On] [Off] The following item appears only when you set Serial Port to [On]. Change Settings Allows you to select an optimal settings for Super IO device. Configuration options: [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2F8h; IRQ=3] [IO=3E8h; IRQ=4] [IO=2E8h;... -
Page 43: Hdd/Ssd Smart Information
Power On By PCI-E Allows you to enable or disable the wake-on-LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCI-E LAN cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to enable or disable Real-Time Clock (RTC) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. -
Page 44: Monitor Menu
Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature / CPU Package Temperature / MotherBoard Temperature / VRM Temperature / Chipset Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, CPU package, motherboard, VRM, and chipset temperatures. -
Page 45: Fan Speed Monitor
Fan Speed Monitor CPU Fan Speed / CPU Optional Fan Speed / Chassis Fan 1(~3) Speed / AIO PUMP Speed [xxxx RPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan, CPU optional fan, chassis fan 1~3, and AIO pump fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. -
Page 46: Q-Fan Configuration
Q-Fan Configuration Q-fan Tuning Select this item and press <Enter>, a popup window appears. Click the Ok button to allow the system to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan. The tuning progress may take 2 to 5 minutes, DO NOT shut down or reset your system during this process. - Page 47 CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit Allows you to set the lower speed limit for CPU fan. A warning message will appear when the limit is reached. When set to [Ignore], no future warning message will appear. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] •...
- Page 48 Chassis Fan 1(~3) Q-Fan Control These items allow you to set the control modes for chassis fans. Configuration options: [Auto Detect] [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] [Auto Detect] Detects the type of chassis fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. [DC Mode] Enables the Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin fan.
- Page 49 Chassis Fan 1(~3) Max. Duty Cycle (%) Allow you to set the maximum fan duty cycle and the source temperature upper limit. When the source temperature reaches the upper limit, chassis fans will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Configuration options: [0] – [100] Chassis Fan 1(~3) Middle Temperature Allow you to set the middle temperature.
- Page 50 AIO PUMP Step Up/Down Allows you to set the value of AIO PUMP fan step up/down. Configuration options: [0 sec] [12 sec] [25 sec] [51 sec] [76 sec] [102 sec] [127 sec] [153 sec] [178 sec] [204 sec] AIO PUMP Speed Low Limit Allows you to set the lower speed limit for AIO PUMP fan.
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Page 51: Boot Menu
Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) The items in this menu allow you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility. -
Page 52: Secure Boot
The following items appear only when you set [Launch CSM] to [Enabled]. Boot Device Control Allow you to select the devices boot-up mode by the devices specification. Devices with the selected mode will appear in the boot priority list. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Network Devices Allow you to select the type of the onboard LAN controllers and installed LAN cards. - Page 53 Secure Boot Mode Allows you to select the Secure Boot mode. In Cutom mode, Secure Boot Policy variables can be configured by a physically present user without full authentication. Configuration options: [Standard] [Custom] The following item is accessible only when you set [Secure Boot Mode] to [Custom]. Key Management Allows you to manage the secure boot keys.
- Page 54 KEK Management The Key Exchange Keys (KEK) manages the Signature database (db) and Forbidden Signature database (dbx). Key Exchange Keys (KEK) refers to Microsoft Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK). Save To File Allows you to save the KEK to a target file system device. Set New Key A popup window will appear if you press <Enter>.
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Page 55: Boot Configuration
Save To File Allows you to save the dbx to a target file system device. Set New Key A popup window will appear if you press <Enter>. Select [Yes] if you wish to load factory default dbx, or [No] to load dbx from a target file system device. Append Key A popup window will appear if you press <Enter>. - Page 56 [Force BIOS] The option ROM messages will be displayed during the POST. [Keep Current] Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST. Interrupt 19 Capture Allows you to enable or disable the option ROMs to trap the interrupt 19.
- Page 57 ® ® supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These items display the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.
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Page 58: Tool Menu
<Enter> to display the submenu. ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to update your BIOS. For more details, refer to the section 12.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! •... - Page 59 Locked. SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete or was stopped. This may be due to a third party software that uses a different password defined by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with ASUS Secure Erase.
- Page 60 Download & Install MyASUS service & app Allows you to enable or disable MyASUS download process. MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software, and recovery drive creation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ®...
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Page 61: Exit Menu
Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for all the setup options. -
Page 62: Updating Bios
® ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 12.1... -
Page 63: Asus Ez Flash 3
12.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>. -
Page 64: Asus Crashfree Bios 3
12.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file.