ASUS TUF Z390M PRO GAMING User Manual

TUF Z390M-PRO  
GAMING  
Contents  
Safety information...................................................................................................... vi  
About this guide........................................................................................................ vii  
TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING specifications summary ............................................... ix  
Package contents..................................................................................................... xiii  
Installation tools and components......................................................................... xiv  
iii  
iv  
Safety information  
Electrical safety  
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet  
before relocating the system.  
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables  
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,  
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.  
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all  
power cables are unplugged.  
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices  
could interrupt the grounding circuit.  
Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not  
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power  
company.  
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals  
that came with the package.  
Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power  
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.  
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,  
slots, sockets and circuitry.  
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area  
where it may become wet.  
Place the product on a stable surface.  
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
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About this guide  
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the  
motherboard.  
How this guide is organized  
This guide contains the following parts:  
1.  
Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it  
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the  
motherboard.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Chapter 2: Basic Installation  
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when  
installing system components.  
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup  
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.  
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.  
Chapter 4: RAID Support  
This chapter describes the RAID configurations.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software  
updates.  
1.  
ASUS website  
and software products.  
2.  
Optional documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,  
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the  
standard package.  
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Conventions used in this guide  
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used  
throughout this manual.  
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to  
complete a task.  
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to  
complete a task.  
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.  
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.  
Typography  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
Bold text  
Italics  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign  
means that you must press the enclosed key.  
<Key>  
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or  
Return key.  
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key  
names are linked with a plus sign (+).  
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3>  
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TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING specifications summary  
Intel® Socket 1151 for Intel® Core™ 9000 series, 8th Generation Core™ i7/ i5/  
i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors  
Supports 14nm CPU  
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*  
CPU  
*
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.  
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.  
Chipset  
Intel® Z390 Chipset  
4 x DIMM, max. 64GB, DDR4 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) /  
3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3300(O.C.)  
/ 3200(O.C.) / 3000(O.C.) / 2800(O.C.) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, non-ECC,  
un-buffered memory  
Dual channel memory architecture  
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)  
Memory  
*
Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.  
Please refer to Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List) for details.  
** For DRAM compatibility and performance, please use A2 slot for priority 1.  
2 x PCIe 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots (support x16, x8/x8, x8/x4+x4*, x8+x4+x4+x0**)  
1 x PCIe 3.0 / 2.0 x1 slot  
*
For 2 Intel® SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately)  
into the PCIe X16_2 slot, and enable this card under BIOS settings.  
Expansion slots  
** For 3 Intel® SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately)  
into the PCIe X16_1 slot, and enable this card under BIOS settings.  
*** Hyper M.2 X16 series card is sold separately. Install a Hyper M.2 X16 series  
card and enable this card under BIOS settings.  
Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology  
Supports AMD® 2-Way/Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology  
Multi-GPU  
Support  
Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® UHD Graphics support  
Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort 1.2 */ HDMI ports  
- Supports DisplayPort 1.2 output with a max. resolution of 4096 x 2304  
@60Hz  
VGA  
- Supports HDMI 1.4b output with a max. resolution of 4096 x 2160@30Hz  
- Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD  
Technology, Insider™  
*
DP 1.2 Multi-Stream Transport compliant supports DP 1.2 monitor daisy chain up  
to 3 displays  
Intel® CPU support with Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (RAID0 &  
RAID 1)  
- Supports CPU RAID with Intel® PCIe NVME SSDs. PCIEX16_1 slot  
and PCIEX16_2 slot can support RAID 0 and 1. RAID 0 and 1 are also  
supported via a Hyper M.2 X16 series card.  
- PCIEX16_1 slot supports up to 3 Intel® PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2  
X16 series card.*  
Storage  
- PCIEX16_2 slot supports up to 2 Intel® PCIe NVME SSDs via a Hyper M.2  
X16 series card.*  
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TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING specifications summary  
Intel® Z390 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage  
Technology support  
- 1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage  
devices support (both PCIE x4 & SATA modes)**  
- 1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices  
support (PCIe x4 mode)  
Storage  
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports  
- Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready  
*
Hyper M.2 X16 series card is sold separately. Install a Hyper M.2 X16 series card  
and enable this card under BIOS settings.  
** The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_2 port when using an M.2 SATA mode device.  
Adjust BIOS settings to use a SATA device.  
Intel® I219V Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access  
Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)  
LAN  
TUF LANGuard  
ASUS Turbo LAN Utility  
Realtek® S1200A 8-Channel* High Definition Audio CODEC  
- DTS Custom for TUF GAMING Headphone  
- Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly  
reduces multi-lateral interference  
- Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to  
guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals  
Audio  
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive  
sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity  
- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking  
*
Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel  
audio output.  
Intel® Z390 Chipset:  
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) ports  
(1 port at mid-board; 1 port at back panel, [teal blue], Type A)  
USB  
- 7 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports  
(2 ports at mid-board; 4 ports at back panel, [blue], Type A; 1 port at  
back panel, Type C)  
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports ( 4 ports at mid-board)  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port  
1 x PS/2 mouse port  
1 x HDMI port  
1 x DisplayPort  
Back I/O Ports  
1 x USB3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) port (Type A [teal blue])  
1 x USB3.1 Gen 1 port (Type C)  
4 x USB3.1 Gen 1 ports (Type A [blue])  
1 x LAN (RJ45) port  
3 x Audio jacks  
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1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) front panel connector  
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports  
(19-pin)  
2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports  
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors  
1 x M.2_1 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices  
1 x M.2_2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices  
1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM  
mode) CPU coolers control*  
1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT connector  
1 x 4-Pin AIO_Pump header  
2 x 4-Pin Chassis fan connectors for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM  
Internal I/O  
connectors  
mode) coolers control*  
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)  
1 x 24-Pin EATX power connector  
1 x 8-Pin EATX 12V power connector  
1 x System Panel (Q-Connector)  
1 x COM port  
2 x RGB Strip headers  
1 x S/PDIF out header  
1 x MemOK!_II switch  
1 x Clear CMOS jumper  
*
By default, the CPU/Chassis Q-Fan control setting is set to Auto mode, which  
detects the CPU and chassis fans installed and changes the control mode  
automatically.  
TUF Components (TUF Cap, TUF Chokes, MOSFET & LANGuard ;  
certified by military-standard)  
ASUS TUF PROTECTION  
- ASUS SafeSlot: Protects your graphics card Investment  
- ASUS ESD Guard: Enhanced ESD protection  
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design  
ASUS Special  
Features  
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater  
durability!  
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM: 8+1 Phase digital power design  
Superb Performance  
Turbo LAN  
- Experience smooth online gaming with lower pings and less lags  
M.2 onboard  
ASUS Special  
Features  
- The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds  
ASUS Fan Xpert 4  
- Advanced fan and liquid controls for ultimate cooling and quietness  
ASUS EPU  
- EPU  
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OptiMem II  
- Higher performance of memory overclocking. Enhance compatibility for  
some memory with RGB.  
MemOK! II  
- Enhance memory compatibility. More smart and convenient. Keep high  
performance. (Shorten the PC starting time)  
Q-Installer  
- Auto download driver and software. Friendly for first PC builder.  
AURA  
- Bright up your Build  
ASUS Exclusive Features  
- ASUS Ai Charger  
- ASUS AI Suite 3  
ASUS Special  
Features  
ASUS EZ DIY  
EZ Update  
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode  
- Featuring friendly graphics user interface  
- ASUS O.C. Tuner  
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
- ASUS EZ Flash 3  
PC Cleaner  
ASUS Q-Design  
- ASUS Q-Connector  
- ASUS Q-Slot  
- ASUS Q-DIMM  
- ASUS ASUS Fan Xpert 4  
ASUS Quiet  
Thermal  
Solution  
- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & 2 x MOS Heat-sink & M.2 Heat-  
sink solution  
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  
information  
BIOS Features  
Manageability  
WOL by PME, PXE  
Drivers  
ASUS Utilities  
Support DVD  
contents  
ASUS EZ Update  
Anti-virus software (OEM version)  
Operating  
Windows® 10 64-bit  
system support  
Form factor  
mATX Form Factor, 9.6”x 9.6” (24.4cm x 24.4cm)  
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for  
the latest specifications.  
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Package contents  
Check your motherboard package for the following items.  
Motherboard  
Cables  
TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING  
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables  
1 x IO Shield  
1 x M.2 screw package (2-in-1)  
Accessories  
1 x Q-connector  
1 x SLITM HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-S)  
1 x TUF GAMING sticker  
Application drive  
Documentation  
1 x support DVD  
1 x User guide  
1 x TUF Certification card  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
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Installation tools and components  
Intel® 1151 CPU  
Intel® 1151 compatible CPU Fan  
Phillips (cross) screwdriver  
SATA hard disk drive  
PC chassis  
1 bag of screws  
DIMM  
Power supply unit  
SATA optical disc drive (optional)  
Graphics card  
The tools and components listed above are not included in the motherboard package.  
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Chapter 1:  
Product Introduction  
Product Introduction  
1
1.1  
Motherboard overview  
Before you proceed  
1.1.1  
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change  
any motherboard settings.  
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.  
Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded  
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due  
to static electricity.  
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.  
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the  
bag that came with the component.  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is  
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so  
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.  
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1.1.2  
Motherboard layout  
1
2
3
2
4
24.4cm(9.6in)  
5
6
KBMS  
EATX12V  
CPU_FAN  
DIGI+  
VRM  
CPU_OPT  
DP  
HDMI  
Mem_LED  
MemOK!_II  
LGA1151  
1
LAN_U31G1_78  
2
7
CHA_FAN2  
AIO_PUMP  
Intel®  
I219V  
BATTERY  
AUDIO  
U31G2_C3  
CHA_FAN1  
PCIEX16_1  
8
9
ASM1480 ASM1480 ASM1480 ASM1480  
22110  
2280  
2260  
2242  
Super  
I/O  
Intel®  
Z390  
PCIEX16_2  
PCIE SATA IRST  
X
X4  
V
PCIEX1  
128Mb  
BIOS  
CLRTC  
2280  
SPDIF_OUT  
2260  
2242  
USB1112  
U31G1_910  
USB34  
COM  
SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 SATA6G_4  
10  
AAFP  
RGB_HEADER1 RGB_HEADER2  
PANEL  
17 16 15  
14  
13  
12  
9
11  
Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection for more information  
about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.  
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Layout contents  
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots  
Page  
1. EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)  
1-16  
2. CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors; AIO pump connector (4-  
1-15  
pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 4-pin AIO_PUMP)  
3. LGA1151 CPU socket  
1-4  
4. DDR4 DIMM slots  
1-5  
5. MemOK! II switch (MemOK!_II_switch)  
6. Memory LED (Mem_LED)  
1-9  
1-11  
1-13  
1-18  
1-12  
1-10  
1-17  
1-14  
1-14  
1-19  
1-18  
1-15  
1-13  
7. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_C3)  
8. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2)  
9. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~6)  
10. Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC)  
11. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL)  
12. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_910)  
13. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB34)  
14. RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER_1/2)  
15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
16. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)  
17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
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1.1.3  
Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for Intel® Core™  
9000 series, 8th Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors.  
TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING CPU LGA1151  
Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO  
NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1155, and LGA1156 sockets in the  
LGA1151 socket.  
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.  
Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and  
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap  
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard  
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/  
transit-related.  
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise  
Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the  
LGA1151 socket.  
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from  
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP  
cap.  
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1.1.4  
System memory  
The motherboard comes with four DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules  
(DIMM) slots.  
A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT  
install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.  
TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING  
288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets  
Recommended memory configurations  
DIMM_B1  
DIMM_B2*  
DIMM_A2*  
DIMM_B2*  
DIMM_A1  
DIMM_A2*  
DIMM_A2*  
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Memory configurations  
You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into  
the DIMM sockets.  
You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, and Channel B. The system maps the  
total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory  
from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.  
The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect  
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.  
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a  
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.  
For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full  
memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.  
Memory modules with memory frequency higher than 2133MHz and their  
corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is not the JEDEC memory standard.  
The stability and compatibility of the memory modules depend on the CPU’s  
capabilities and other installed devices.  
ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function.  
Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Load  
the X.M.P. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support.  
Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility,  
we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code  
(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory  
modules.  
Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.  
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1.1.5  
Expansion slots  
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may  
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.  
PCIEX16_1  
PCIEX16_2  
PCIEX1  
Slot No. Slot Description  
1
2
3
PCIEx16_1 slot  
PCIEx16_2 slot  
PCIEx1 slot  
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PCIe operating mode  
PCIEX16_1  
VGA Configuration  
PCIEX16_2  
x16  
Single VGA/PCIe card  
Dual VGA/PCIe cards  
N/A  
(single VGA recommended)  
x8  
x8  
In single VGA card mode, use the PCIEX16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16  
graphics card to get better performance.  
We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™  
mode.  
Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-2 when  
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.  
PCI Express 3.0 operating mode  
Hyper M.2 X16 card  
configuration  
PCIEX16_1  
PCIEX16_2  
2 Intel® SSD on CPU support  
3 Intel® SSD on CPU support  
x8  
x4+x4  
N/A  
x8+x4+x4  
Hyper M.2 X16 card is purchased separately.  
Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 card under BIOS settings.  
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1.1.6  
Onboard switches  
1.  
MemOK! II switch (MemOK!_II)  
Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system  
boot failure. The switch is enabled by default, allowing memory re-training when the  
motherboard is unresponsive due to memory problems. The Mem_LED will light up  
while re-training, and turn off when the re-training is complete.  
MemOK!_II  
ON  
OFF  
TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING MemOK! switch  
Refer to section 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the MEM LED.  
The MemOK! II switch does not function under Windows® OS environment.  
During the tuning process, the system loads and tests pretest profiles. It takes about  
30 seconds for the system to test one set of profiles. If the test fails, the system  
reboots and tests the next set of profiles. The system will reboot multiple times when  
training, once the system has completed the training process the Mem_LED will turn  
off, please refrain from doing anything before the Mem_LED turns off.  
Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each  
profile is tested.  
If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system  
continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn  
off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds, then set the  
MemOK! II switch to disabled.  
Ensure to replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified  
We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from  
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1.1.7  
Jumpers  
1.  
Clear RTC RAM jumper (2-pin CLRTC)  
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can  
clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the  
CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in  
CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.  
CLRTC  
PIN 1  
TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING Clear RTC RAM  
To erase the RTC RAM:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.  
Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds.  
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.  
Hold down the <Delete> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter  
data.  
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default  
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!  
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper  
again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the  
battery.  
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For  
system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.  
Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter  
settings to default values.  
Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You  
must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before  
rebooting the system.  
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1.1.8  
Onboard LEDs  
1.  
Memory LED (Mem_LED)  
The Mem_LED will light up and remain lit while the MemOK! II function is in use. When  
the re-training is complete, the Mem_LED will turn off.  
Mem_LED  
TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING MemOK!_LED  
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1.1.9  
Internal connectors  
1.  
Intel® Z390 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-6)  
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s  
signal cables.  
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10  
configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel®  
Z390 chipset.  
A
SATA6G_1  
GND  
RSATA_TXP1  
RSATA_TXN1  
GND  
RSATA_RXN1  
RSATA_RXP1  
GND  
SATA6G_2  
GND  
RSATA_TXP2  
RSATA_TXN2  
GND  
RSATA_RXN2  
RSATA_RXP2  
GND  
SATA6G_3  
GND  
RSATA_TXP3  
RSATA_TXN3  
GND  
RSATA_RXN3  
RSATA_RXP3  
GND  
B
SATA6G_6  
SATA6G_5  
SATA6G_4  
A
B
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These connectors are set to [AHCI] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA  
RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST  
Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)].  
For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID  
Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support.  
The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_2 port when using an M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust  
BIOS settings to use a SATA device.  
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2.  
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD  
Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.  
AAFP  
HD-audio-compliant  
pin definition  
TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING Analog front panel connector  
We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this  
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.  
3.  
USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_C3)  
This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.1  
Gen 2 ports. The latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity provides data transfer speeds of  
up to 10 Gbps.  
U31G2_C3  
VBUS  
SBU2  
TX2+  
SBU1  
TX2-  
GND  
CC1  
VBUS  
RX2+  
RX1-  
RX2-  
GND  
D-  
D+  
RX1+  
GND  
TX1-  
TX1+  
CC2  
VBUS  
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USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector  
The USB 3.1 Gen 2 module is purchased separately.  
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4.  
USB 3.1 Gen1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_910)  
This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen1 module for additional USB 3.1  
Gen1 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.1 Gen1 module, you can enjoy  
all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s,  
faster charging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and  
backward compatibility with USB 2.0.  
U31G1_910  
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The USB 3.1 Gen1 module is purchased separately.  
5.  
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB34)  
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to these  
connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.  
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mb/s  
connection speed.  
USB1112  
USB34  
PIN 1  
PIN 1  
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DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the  
motherboard!  
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.  
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6.  
CPU, CPU optional, and chassis fan connectors; AIO pump connector (4-pin  
CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 4-pin AIO_PUMP)  
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the  
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.  
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow  
inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers!  
Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!  
Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector.  
A
B
CPU_FAN  
CPU_OPT  
A
B
C
D
E
C
D
AIO_PUMP  
CHA_FAN2  
CHA_FAN1  
GND  
CHA FAN PWR  
CHA FAN IN  
CHA FAN PWM  
E
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Connect the pump cable from the all-in-one cooler (AIO cooler) to the AIO_PUMP  
header, and connect the fan cables to the CPU_FAN and/or CPU_OPT header(s).  
If your AIO cooler has more than one fan, you may need to use a pigtail cable to  
connect the cooler to the motherboard.  
Ensure to fully insert the fan cable to the fan connector.  
7.  
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)  
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this  
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.  
COM  
PIN 1  
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EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V)  
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are  
designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and  
push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.  
A
B
A
EATX12V  
EATXPWR  
+3 Volts  
GND  
+12 Volts  
+12 Volts  
+5V Standby  
Power OK  
GND  
+5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
-5 Volts  
GND  
B
PIN 1  
+5 Volts  
GND  
GND  
GND  
+5 Volts  
GND  
PSON#  
GND  
+3 Volts  
+3 Volts  
-12 Volts  
+3 Volts  
PIN 1  
TUF Z390M-PRO GAMING ATX power connectors  
For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit  
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a  
minimum power of 350 W.  
DO NOT forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will  
not boot.  
We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a  
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or  
may not boot up if the power is inadequate.  
If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with  
1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.  
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9.  
System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL)  
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.  
PLED PWRSW SPEAKER  
PANEL  
PIN 1  
HDD_LED RESET PLED  
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System power LED (2-pin or 3-1 pin PLED)  
The 2-pin or 3-1 pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis  
power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on  
the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.  
Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED)  
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable  
to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written  
to the HDD.  
System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)  
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker  
allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.  
ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)  
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the  
system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating  
system settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the  
system is ON turns the system OFF.  
Reset button (2-pin RESET)  
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without  
turning off the system power.  
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10. M.2 sockets (M.2_1; M.2_2)  
These sockets allow you to install M.2 SSD modules.  
A
M.2_1(SOCKET3)  
22110  
2280  
2260  
2242  
B
M.2_2(SOCKET3)  
A
B
2280  
2260  
2242  
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M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA modes M Key design and type 2242 /  
2260 / 2280 /22110 PCIe and SATA storage devices.  
M.2_2 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280  
PCIe storage devices.  
The M.2_1 socket shares SATA_2 port when using an M.2 SATA mode device. Adjust  
BIOS settings to use a SATA device.  
These sockets support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology).  
The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.  
11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect  
the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot  
opening at the back of the system chassis.  
SPDIF_OUT  
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12. RGB headers (4-pin RGB_HEADER1/2)  
These headers are for RGB LED strips.  
RGB_HEADER1  
RGB_HEADER2  
PIN 1  
PIN 1  
+12V  
G
R
B
+12V  
G
R
B
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The RGB headers support 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum  
power rating of 3A (12V), and no longer than 3 m.  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched  
off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe  
damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.  
Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.  
If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable and the  
RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is  
aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard.  
The LED strip will only light up when the system is operating.  
The LED strip is purchased separately.  
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Chapter 2:  
Basic Installation  
Basic Installation  
2
2.1  
Building your PC system  
The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with  
models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.  
2.1.1  
CPU installation  
Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1151 socket only. DO NOT install  
a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1151 socket.  
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2.1.2  
Cooling system installation  
Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the  
CPU cooling system and CPU before you  
install the cooling system, if necessary.  
To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly  
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To install an AIO cooler  
AIO_PUMP  
CPU_FAN  
CPU_OPT  
The illustrations in this section are for reference only. Please refer to section 1.1.2  
Motherboard Layout for the actual location of the header(s).  
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2.1.3  
Motherboard installation  
1.  
Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to  
the chassis’ rear I/O panel.  
2.  
Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to  
the chassis.  
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.  
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2.1.4  
DIMM installation  
To remove a DIMM  
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2.1.5  
ATX power connection  
Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug.  
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2.1.6  
SATA device connection  
OR  
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2.1.7  
Front I/O connector  
To install front panel connector  
To install USB 3.1 Gen2 connector  
USB 3.1 Gen2  
This connector will only fit in one  
orientation. Push the connector until it  
clicks into place.  
To install USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector  
To install USB 2.0 connector  
USB 3.1 Gen 1  
USB 2.0  
To install front panel audio connector  
AAFP  
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2.1.8  
Expansion card installation  
To install PCIe x16 cards  
To install PCIe x1 cards  
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2.1.9  
M.2 installation  
For type 22110 M.2 on M.2_1 socket  
For type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 M.2 on  
M.2_1 socket  
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
6
4
5
6
8
4
8
7
6
5
The M.2 is purchased separately.  
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2.2  
Motherboard rear and audio connections  
Rear I/O connection  
2.2.1  
1
2
3
4
5 6  
11  
10  
9
8
2
7
Rear panel connectors  
1.  
PS/2 Mouse port  
USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports  
USB 3.1 Gen 2 port  
LAN (RJ-45) port*  
Line In port**  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Line Out port**  
7.  
Microphone port**  
8.  
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port  
HDMI port  
9.  
10.  
11.  
DisplayPort  
PS/2 Keyboard port  
* and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.  
USB 3.1 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage only.  
Due to the design of the Intel® 300 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the  
USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 / Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some  
legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.  
We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching data  
transfer rate. Please connect your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports and  
your USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports for faster and better performance  
for your devices.  
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* LAN ports LED indications  
Activity Link LED  
ACT/LINK  
LED  
SPEED  
LED  
Speed LED  
Status  
Status  
Description  
No link  
Description  
OFF  
OFF  
10 Mbps connection  
100 Mbps connection  
1 Gbps connection  
LAN port  
ORANGE  
BLINKING  
Linked  
ORANGE  
GREEN  
Data activity  
You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Due to hardware design, the LAN port’s LEDs  
may continue to blink even when disabled.  
** Audio 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration  
Headset  
2-channel  
Port  
4-channel  
6-channel  
8-channel  
Light Blue (Rear  
panel)  
Rear Speaker  
Out  
Rear Speaker  
Out  
Line In  
Rear Speaker Out  
Front Speaker  
Out  
Front Speaker  
Out  
Front Speaker  
Out  
Lime (Rear panel)  
Line Out  
Pink (Rear panel)  
Lime (Front panel)  
Mic In  
-
Mic In  
Bass/Center  
Bass/Center  
-
-
Side Speaker Out  
For a 7.1-channel speaker setup, refer to the 7.1-channel configuration in the table.  
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2.2.2  
Audio I/O connections  
Audio I/O ports  
Connect to Headphone and Mic  
Connect to Stereo Speakers  
Connect to 2 Speakers  
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Connect to 4 Speakers  
Connect to 6 Speakers  
Connect to 8 Speakers  
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2.3  
1.  
Starting up for the first time  
After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.  
Ensure that all switches are off.  
2.  
3.  
Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.  
Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.  
Turn on the devices in the following order:  
4.  
5.  
a. Monitor  
b. External storage devices (starting with the last device on the chain)  
c. System power  
6.  
After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.  
For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the  
ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has a  
“power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to green  
after the system LED turns on.  
The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST). While the tests are running, the  
BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on  
the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on  
the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and  
connections or call your retailer for assistance.  
BIOS Beep  
Description  
VGA detected  
One short beep  
Quick boot set to disabled  
No keyboard detected  
One continuous beep followed by two  
short beeps then a pause (repeated)  
No memory detected  
No VGA detected  
One continuous beep followed by three  
short beeps  
One continuous beep followed by four  
short beeps  
Hardware component failure  
7.  
At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the  
instructions in Chapter 3.  
2.4  
Turning off the computer  
While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system  
on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power button  
for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS  
setting.  
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Chapter 3:  
BIOS Setup  
BIOS Setup  
3
3.1  
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. The  
term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.  
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage  
device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot  
device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In  
normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure  
optimal performance. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following  
circumstances:  
An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to  
run the BIOS Setup.  
You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or  
update.  
Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly  
recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service  
personnel.  
When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as TZ390MP.CAP for this  
motherboard.  
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3.2  
BIOS setup program  
Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen  
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). If you do not press <Delete> or <F2>, POST continues with its routines.  
Entering BIOS Setup after POST  
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:  
Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> simultaneously.  
Press the reset button on the system chassis.  
Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you  
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.  
After doing either of the three options, press <Delete> key to enter BIOS.  
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and  
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.  
Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the  
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.  
If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default  
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized  
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>. See section 3.10 Exit Menu  
for details.  
If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and  
reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.1.7 Jumpers for information  
on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper.  
The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices.  
Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual.  
BIOS menu screen  
The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.  
You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the <F7> hotkey.  
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3.2.1  
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, select Advanced Mode or press the <F7> hotkey for the advanced  
BIOS settings.  
The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the  
Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details.  
Displays the system properties of the selected mode.  
Displays a quick overview  
of the system status  
Click < or > to switch EZ System Tuning modes  
Creates storage RAID and  
configures system overclocking  
Selects the display language  
of the BIOS setup program  
Search(F9)  
AURA ON/OFF(F4)  
Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode  
Saves the changes  
and resets the system  
for Intel Rapid Storage Technology  
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed. Click  
the button to manually tune the fans  
Click to go to Advanced mode  
Loads optimized  
default settings  
Search on the FAQ  
Click to display boot devices  
Selects the boot device priority  
The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.  
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3.2.2  
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 Advanced Mode to EZ Mode, click EZ Mode(F7) or press the <F7> hotkey.  
Search(F9)  
Configuration fields  
Pop-up Menu  
Scroll bar  
Menu bar  
Language  
MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) EZ Tuning Wizard(F11)  
AURA ON/OFF(F4)  
Menu items  
General help  
Go back to EZ Mode  
Hot Keys  
Search on the FAQ  
Last modified settings  
Displays hardware monitoring data  
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Menu bar  
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:  
For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration.  
My Favorites  
Main  
For changing the basic system configuration  
For changing the overclocking settings  
For changing the advanced system settings  
Extreme Tweaker  
Advanced  
For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing  
the fan settings.  
Monitor  
For changing the system boot configuration  
Boot  
Tool  
Exit  
For configuring options for special functions  
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings  
Menu items  
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example,  
selecting Main shows the Main menu items.  
The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the  
menu bar have their respective menu items.  
Submenu items  
A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a  
submenu. To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.  
Language  
This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS.  
Click this button to select the language that you want to display in your BIOS screen.  
My Favorites(F3)  
This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in a Tree Map setup. Select frequently-  
used BIOS settings and save it to MyFavorites menu.  
Refer to section 3.3 My Favorites for more information.  
Q-Fan Control(F6)  
This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans. Use this button to  
manually tweak the fans to your desired settings.  
Refer to section 3.2.3 QFan Control for more information.  
EZ Tuning Wizard(F11)  
This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of  
your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard’s SATA mode from AHCI to RAID  
mode.  
Refer to section 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information.  
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Search (F9)  
This button allows you to search for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to  
find the related item listing.  
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.  
[Aura Only]:  
[Aura Off]:  
Aura LEDs will be enabled and functional LEDs will be disabled.  
Aura LEDs will be disabled, however functional LEDs will still be enabled.  
[Stealth Mode]: All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled.  
Search on FAQ  
Move your mouse over this button to show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile  
device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also  
scan the following QR 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. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display  
the other items on the screen.  
General help  
At the bottom of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Use <F12> key  
to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device.  
Configuration fields  
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can  
change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-  
configurable.  
A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it and  
press <Enter> to display a list of options.  
Hot keys  
This button contains the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation  
keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.  
Last Modified button  
This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup.  
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3.2.3  
QFan Control  
The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of  
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  
Click to go back to main menu  
changes  
Select to manually configure  
your fans  
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Configuring fans manually  
Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans’ operating speed.  
Speed points  
Select to manually  
configure your fans  
To configure your fans:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status.  
Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans’ operating speed.  
Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC).  
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3.2.4  
EZ Tuning Wizard  
EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and  
CPU fan to their best settings. You can also set RAID in your system using this feature.  
OC setup  
RAID setup  
OC Tuning  
To start OC Tuning:  
1.  
Press <F11> on your keyboard or click  
from the BIOS screen to open  
EZ Tuning Wizard screen.  
2.  
3.  
Click OC then click Next.  
Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next.  
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4.  
Select a Main Cooling System BOX cooler, Tower cooler, Water cooler, or I’m not  
sure, then click Next.  
5.  
After selecting the Main Cooling System, click Next then click Yes to start the OC  
Tuning.  
Creating RAID  
To create RAID:  
1.  
Press <F11> on your keyboard or click  
from the BIOS screen to open  
EZ Tuning Wizard screen.  
2.  
Click RAID then click Next.  
Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes.  
Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors.  
3.  
Select the port that you want to set to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA, then click Next.  
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4.  
Select the type of storage for your RAID, Easy Backup or Super Speed, then click  
Next.  
a.  
For Easy Backup, click Next then select from Easy Backup (RAID1) or Easy  
Backup (RAID10).  
You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs.  
b.  
For Super Speed, click Next then select from Super Speed (RAID0) or Super  
Speed (RAID5).  
5.  
6.  
After selecting the type of RAID, click Next then click Yes to continue the RAID setup.  
After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your  
system.  
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3.3  
My Favorites  
My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite  
BIOS items.  
My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by  
default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items.  
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Adding items to My Favorites  
To add BIOS items:  
1.  
Press <F3> on your keyboard or click MyFavorites(F3) from the BIOS screen to open  
Setup Tree Map screen.  
2.  
On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you want to save in My  
Favorites screen.  
Main menu panel  
Submenu panel  
Selected shortcut  
items  
Delete all favorite  
items  
Recover to default  
favorite items  
3.  
Select an item from main menu panel, then click the submenu that you want to save as  
favorite from the submenu panel and click or press <Enter> on your keyboard.  
You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items:  
Items with submenu options  
User-managed items such as language and boot order  
Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date.  
4.  
5.  
Click Exit (ESC) or press <Esc> key to close Setup Tree Map screen.  
Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items.  
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3.4  
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 date, time, language, and security settings.  
Security  
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.  
If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC)  
RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.1.7 Jumpers for information on how  
to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS jumper.  
The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default [Not  
Installed]. After you set a password, these items show [Installed].  
3.5  
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 CPU and DIMM model you  
installed on the motherboard.  
Ai Overclock Tuner  
Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal  
frequency. Configuration options:  
[Auto]  
Loads the optimal settings for the system.  
[Manual]  
[X.M.P.]  
Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.  
If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile  
(X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by your  
memory modules for optimizing the system performance.  
The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you install memory modules  
supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile(X.M.P.) Technology.  
The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual].  
BCLK Frequency  
This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system  
performance. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.  
We recommend you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK  
frequencies may damage the CPU permanently.  
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ASUS MultiCore Enhancement  
[Auto]  
Allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS  
core ratio settings.  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Allows you to set to default core ratio settings.  
Allows you to set the core ratio settings.  
CPU Core Ratio  
This item allows you to set the CPU core ratios.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core]  
DRAM Frequency  
This item allows you to set the memory operating frequency. The configurable options vary  
with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to apply the optimized  
setting.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-8533MHz]  
OC Tuner  
This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage  
for an enhanced system performance.  
[Keep Current Settings]  
[OC Tuner I]  
Keep the current settings without changing anything.  
Applies air cooling overclocking conditions.  
Applies water cooling overclocking conditions.  
[OC Tuner II]  
Ensure to use water cooling device before selecting [OC Tuner II].  
Internal CPU Power Management  
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.  
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)  
Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores  
frequency to decrease the average power consumption and decrease average heat  
production.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]  
Turbo Mode  
Allows you to enable your processor cores to run faster than the base operating  
frequency when it is below power, current and specification limit. Configuration options:  
[Disabled] [Enabled]  
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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.  
3.6.1  
Platform Misc Configuration  
The items in this menu allow you to change the ASPM for PCH and SA PCI Express.  
3.6.2  
CPU Configuration  
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically  
detects.  
The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed.  
CPU - Power Management Control  
This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU’s power.  
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)  
This item allows more than two frequency to be supported.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology  
This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support.  
When enabled, CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P-states.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Turbo Mode  
This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base  
operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature  
specification limit.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
CPU C states  
This item allows you to set the power saving of the CPU states.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
CFG Lock  
This item allows you to configure MSR 0xE2[15], CFG lock bit. Configuration options:  
[Disabled] [Enabled]  
3.6.3  
System Agent (SA) Configuration  
The items in this menu allow you to adjust the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor.  
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3.6.4  
PCH Configuration  
The items in this menu allow you to adjust the PCH PCI Express speed.  
PCI Express Configuration  
This item allows you to configure the PCI Express slots.  
PCIe Speed  
This item allows your system to automatically select the PCI Express port speed.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3]  
3.6.5  
PCH Storage Configuration  
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The  
SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA  
port.  
SATA Controller(s)  
This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
The following items appear only when SATA Controller(s) is set to [Enabled].  
SATA Mode Selection  
This item allows you to set the SATA configuration.  
[AHCI]  
Set to [AHCI] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to  
use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The  
AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced  
Serial ATA features that increases storage performance  
on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally  
optimize the order of commands.  
[Intel RST Premium With  
Intel Optane System  
Acceleration(RAID)]  
Set to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System  
Acceleration(RAID)] when you want to create a RAID  
configuration from the SATA hard disk drives.  
SMART Self Test  
SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitoring system that  
shows a warning message during POST (Power-on Self Test) when an error occurs in the  
hard disks.  
Configuration options: [On] [Off]  
SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6  
SATA6G_1 - SATA6G_6  
This item allows you to enable or disable the selected SATA port.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Hot Plug  
These items appears only when the SATA Mode Selection is set to [AHCI] and allows  
you to enable or disable SATA Hot Plug Support.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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3.6.6  
PCH-FW Configuration  
This item allows you to configure the firmware TPM.  
3.6.7  
Onboard Devices Configuration  
The items in this menu allow you to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard  
devices.  
Hyper M.2X16 [Enabled][Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Only one SSD installed onto the Hyper M.2 X16 card can be detected.  
Two or three SSDs installed onto the Hyper M.2 X16 card can be detected.  
The number of SSDs that can be detected varies with the configurations of the PCIe X16  
slots.  
HD Audio  
This item allows you to use the Azalia High Definition Audio Controller.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Intel LAN Controller  
This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controllers.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
LED lighting  
When system is in working state  
This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the  
working state.  
Configuration options: [On] [Off]  
When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states  
This item allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is in the  
sleep, hibernate or soft off states.  
Configuration options: [On] [Off]  
3.6.8  
APM Configuration  
The items in this menu allow you to set system wake and sleep settings.  
ErP Ready  
This item allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for  
ErP requirement. When set to [Enabled], all other PME options are switched off.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)]  
3.6.9  
PCI Subsystem Settings  
SR-IOV Support  
This option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has  
SRIOV capable PCIe devices.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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3.6.10  
USB Configuration  
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.  
The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is  
detected, the item shows None.  
USB Single Port Control  
This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports.  
Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports.  
3.6.11  
Network Stack Configuration  
The items in this menu allow you to configure Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE support.  
3.6.12  
NVMe Configuration  
This menu displays the NVMe controller and Drive information of the connected devices.  
3.6.13  
HDD/SSD SMART Information  
The items in this menu display the SMART information of the connected devices.  
NVM Express devices do not support SMART information.  
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3.7  
Monitor menu  
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change  
the fan settings.  
Qfan Configuration  
Qfan Tuning  
Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum  
duty cycle for each fan.  
3.8  
Boot menu  
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.  
Boot Configuration  
Fast Boot  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed.  
Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed.  
The following item appears only when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled].  
Next Boot after AC Power Loss  
[Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power  
loss.  
[Fast Boot]  
Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC  
power loss.  
Setup Mode  
[Advanced Mode]  
This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after  
POST.  
[EZ Mode]  
This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST.  
CSM (Compatibility Support Module)  
This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully  
support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility.  
Launch CSM  
[Enabled]  
For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI  
driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.  
[Disabled]  
Disable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices  
or the Windows® UEFI mode.  
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The following items appear only when you set Launch CSM to [Enabled].  
Boot Devices Control  
This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot.  
Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only]  
[UEFI only]  
Boot from Network Devices  
This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to  
launch.  
Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI only]  
Boot from Storage Devices  
This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to  
launch.  
Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI only]  
Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices  
This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that  
you want to launch.  
Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI only]  
Secure Boot  
This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to  
protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.  
Boot Option Priorities  
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The  
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices  
installed in the system.  
To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press <F8> after POST.  
To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when the ASUS Logo  
appears.  
Boot Override  
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears 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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Tool menu  
The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then  
press <Enter> to display the submenu.  
3.9.1  
ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility  
This item allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation  
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press  
<Enter> to confirm your choice.  
For more details, refer to section 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3.  
3.9.2  
ASUS User Profile  
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.  
Load Profile  
This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the  
profile number that saved your BIOS settings, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.  
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the  
system boot failure!  
We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/  
CPU configuration and BIOS version.  
Profile Name  
This item allows you to key in a profile name.  
Save to Profile  
This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a  
profile. Key in a profile number from one to eight, press <Enter>, and then select Yes.  
Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive  
This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save profile to your  
USB drive.  
3.9.3  
ASUS SPD Information  
This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information.  
3.9.4  
ASUS Q-Installer  
This item allows you to configure the Q-Installer.  
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3.10  
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 each of the parameters on the Setup  
menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.  
Select OK to load the default values.  
Save Changes & Reset  
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to  
ensure the values you selected are saved. When you select this option or if you press <F10>,  
a confirmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.  
Discard Changes & Exit  
This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes. When you  
select this option or if you press <Esc>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to  
discard changes and exit.  
Launch EFI Shell from USB drives  
This item allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of  
the available filesystem devices.  
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3.11  
Updating BIOS  
The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system  
stability, compatibility,and performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If  
there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.  
Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the  
instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary.  
Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.  
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.  
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.  
3.11.1  
EZ Update  
The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows®  
environment.  
EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP  
(Internet Service Provider).  
This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.  
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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 use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility.  
Updating through the Internet varies per region and Internet conditions. Check your local  
Internet connection before updating through the Internet.  
To update the BIOS by USB:  
1.  
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select  
ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter>.  
2.  
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.  
3.  
Select via Storage Device(s).  
4.  
5.  
Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.  
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS,  
and then press <Enter>.  
6.  
7.  
Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.  
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform  
the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.  
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This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and  
single partition only.  
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system  
boot failure!  
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select  
the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for  
details.  
To update the BIOS by Internet:  
1.  
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select  
ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter>.  
2.  
Select via Internet.  
3.  
Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method, and then  
press <Enter>.  
4.  
5.  
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update.  
Reboot the system when the update process is done.  
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select  
the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for  
details.  
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3.11.3  
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 the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains  
the BIOS file.  
The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published  
on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at  
https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB flash drive.  
Recovering the BIOS  
To recover the BIOS:  
1.  
Turn on the system.  
2.  
Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive  
containing the BIOS file to the USB port.  
3.  
The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility  
reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically.  
4.  
The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure  
system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default  
BIOS values.  
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause  
system boot failure!  
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RAID Support  
RAID Support  
4
4.1  
RAID configurations  
The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0,  
RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration.  
For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please refer to the RAID  
Configuration Guide which you can find at https://www.asus.com/support.  
4.1.1  
RAID definitions  
RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in  
parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a  
sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access  
and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.  
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to  
a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications  
to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID  
configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use  
two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be  
of the same size or larger than the existing drive.  
RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among  
the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and  
higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing,  
relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.  
Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.  
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having  
to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both  
RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive  
and three new drives for this setup.  
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Appendix  
Appendix  
Notices  
FCC Compliance Information  
Responsible Party: Asus Computer International  
Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA  
Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic  
Development Canada (ISED)  
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence  
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device  
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.  
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)  
Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et  
Développement économique Canada (ISED)  
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement  
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est  
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,  
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le  
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.  
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)  
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement  
Class B ITE  
KC: Korea Warning Statement  
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Appendix  
REACH  
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of  
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at  
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to  
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin  
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in  
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.  
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol  
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal  
waste.  
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services  
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards  
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to  
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging  
information in different regions.  
Regional notice for California  
WARNING  
Cancer and Reproductive Harm -  
Google™ License Terms  
Copyright© 2018 Google Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this file  
except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:  
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the  
License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF  
ANY KIND, either express or implied.  
See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the  
License.  
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Română ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declară că acest dispozitiv se conformează  
cerinţelor esenţiale şi altor prevederi relevante ale directivelor conexe. Textul  
complet al declaraţiei de conformitate a Uniunii Europene se găseşte la:  
English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in  
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of  
related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at:  
Srpski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti  
sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama povezanih  
Direktiva. Pun tekst EU deklaracije o usaglašenosti je dostupan da adresi:  
Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est  
conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives  
concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à  
Slovensky Spoločnosť ASUSTeK Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto  
zariadenie vyhovuje základným požiadavkám a ostatým príslušným  
ustanoveniam príslušných smerníc. Celý text vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty EÚ  
Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit  
den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen  
der zugehörigen Richtlinien übereinstimmt. Der gesamte Text der EU-  
Slovenščina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z  
bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi ustreznimi določbami povezanih direktiv.  
Celotno besedilo EU-izjave o skladnosti je na voljo na spletnem mestu:  
Italiano ASUSTeK Computer Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo  
dispositivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti  
con le direttive correlate. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità  
Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo  
cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de las  
directivas relacionadas. El texto completo de la declaración de la UE de  
Русский Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует  
основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям  
соответствующих директив. Подробную информацию, пожалуйста,  
смотрите на www.asus.com/support  
Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna  
enhet överensstämmer med de grundläggande kraven och andra  
relevanta föreskrifter i relaterade direktiv. Fulltext av EU-försäkran om  
Български С настоящото ASUSTeK Computer Inc. декларира, че това  
устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите  
приложими постановления на свързаните директиви. Пълният текст на  
декларацията за съответствие на ЕС е достъпна на адрес:  
Українська ASUSTeK Computer Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає  
основним вимогам та іншим відповідним положенням відповідних  
Директив. Повний текст декларації відповідності стандартам ЄС  
доступний на: www.asus.com/support  
Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan  
s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.  
Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili  
Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. AB  
uygunluk bildiriminin tam metni şu adreste bulunabilir:  
Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto  
zařízení splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení souvisejících  
směrnic. Plné znění prohlášení o shodě EU je k dispozici na adrese:  
Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen  
sa bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.  
Dansk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i  
overensstemmelse med hovedkravene og andre relevante bestemmelser i de  
relaterede direktiver. Hele EU-overensstemmelseserklæringen kan findes på:  
Nederlands ASUSTeK Computer Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat  
voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van  
de verwante richtlijnen. De volledige tekst van de EU-verklaring van  
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTeK Computer Inc, et see seade vastab  
asjakohaste direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjassepuutuvatele  
sätetele. EL vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on saadaval järgmisel  
Suomi ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ilmoittaa täten, että tämä laite on  
asiaankuuluvien direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden tätä  
koskevien säädösten mukainen. EU-yhdenmukaisuusilmoituksen koko teksti  
Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Computer Inc. δηλώνει ότι αυτή η  
συσκευή συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες σχετικές  
διατάξεις των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμβατότητας  
Magyar Az ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy ez az eszköz  
megfelel a kapcsolódó Irányelvek lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb  
vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege  
Latviski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst saistīto  
Direktīvu būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem.  
Lietuvių „ASUSTeK Computer Inc.šiuo tvirtina, kad šis įrenginys atitinka  
pagrindinius reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias susijusių direktyvų nuostatas. Visą  
Norsk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i  
samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i relaterte  
direktiver. Fullstendig tekst for EU-samsvarserklæringen finnes på:  
Polski Firma ASUSTeK Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że  
urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi  
postanowieniami powiązanych dyrektyw. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE  
Português A ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em  
conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes  
das Diretivas relacionadas. Texto integral da declaração da UE disponível em:  
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Appendix  
ASUS contact information  
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.  
Address  
Telephone  
Fax  
4F, No. 150, Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan  
+886-2-2894-3447  
+886-2-2890-7798  
Web site  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
+86-21-38429911  
Fax  
Online support  
+86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101#  
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)  
Address  
Telephone  
Fax  
48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA  
+1-510-739-3777  
+1-510-608-4555  
Web site  
Technical Support  
Support fax  
+1-812-284-0883  
Telephone  
+1-812-282-2787  
Online support  
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)  
Address  
Fax  
Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany  
+49-2102-959931  
Web site  
Online contact  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
+49-2102-5789555  
Support Fax  
+49-2102-959911  
Online support  
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