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2.1
BIOS information
Managing and updating your BIOS
2 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. • • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. 2. 3. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Specials menu appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
Updating the BIOS
To update the BIOS:
1. 2. From the Windows ® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and click ASUS Update from the popup menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either of the following methods: ASUS H61M-E 2-1
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Updating from the Internet
a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next.
b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, then click Next.
c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
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Updating from a BIOS file
a. Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next.
b. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.
2.1.2
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.
2. 3. 4. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press
Press
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and press
• • This function supports USB flash disks 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!
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file.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 updated BIOS • • Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into
H61ME.CAP.
The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
Recovering the BIOS
To recover the BIOS:
1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on the system.
Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port.
The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically.
The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!
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2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater
ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as shown.
Before updating BIOS
1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using FAT32/16 on a single partition.
2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive.
NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format.
3. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).
Booting the system to a DOS environment
1. Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to your computer’s USB port.
Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press
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Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater:
1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press
2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30
Current ROM
BOARD: H61M-E BOARD:
Update ROM
Unknown PATH: A:\ A: H61ME.CAP 8390656 2012-11-07 17:30:48
Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit
3. Press
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!
• • • For BIOS Updater version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS.
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9
Exit menu for details.
Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them.
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BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup •
Entering BIOS Setup at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup:
Press
• • •
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
Press 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.
Using the power button, reset button, or the keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system.
• • • • • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
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. See section 2.9 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 1.7 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen.
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EZ Mode
By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. 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 Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hot key 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 2.7 Boot menu for details.
Silent mode Loads optimized default Standard mode Selects the boot device priority Turbo mode
• • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system.
The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system.
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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 access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode.
Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help
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Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit
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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 (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
Back button
This button appears when entering a submenu. Press
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
Pop-up window
Select a menu item and press
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
Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
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
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2.3 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.
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2.3.1 System Language [English]
Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Français] [Español] [Deutsch] [Русский]
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
2.3.4 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 1.7 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
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.
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Administrator Password
If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected fields in the BIOS setup program.
To set an administrator password:
Select the Administrator Password item and press
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press
Confirm the password when prompted.
To change an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press
2. 3. 4. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press
Confirm the password when prompted.
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press
User Password
If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.
To set a user password:
1. 2. Select the User Password item and press
From the Create New Password box, key in a password, then press
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
To change a user password: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select the User Password item and press
From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press
From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press
Confirm the password when prompted.
To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press
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2.4 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.
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Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz
Displays the target CPU speed.
Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz
Displays the target DRAM speed.
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Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode.
[Auto]
CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto]
DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings.
[100:133] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:133.
[100:100] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100.
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2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3 800MHz][DDR3-1066MHz][DDR3-1333MHz][DDR3-1400MHz][DDR3-1600MHz][DDR3 1800MHz][DDR3-1866MHz][DDR3-2000MHz][DDR3-2133MHz][DDR3-2200MHz][DDR3 2400MHz][DDR3-2600MHz][DDR3-2666MHz][DDR3-2800MHz][DDR3-2933MHz][DDR3 3000MHz][DDR3-3200MHz] The configuration options vary with the CPU types installed on the system.
Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
2.4.3 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the iGPU maximum frequency. The values range from xxxxMHz (by CPU) to 3000MHz with a 50Mhz interval. Use <+>/<-> to adjust the value.
2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press
Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings.
2.4.5 CPU Power Management
The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.
CPU Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <-> keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the value. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
[Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function.
The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
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The first three items appear only when you set the Turbo Mode items to [Enabled].
Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]
Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Long Duration Maintained [Auto]
Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio’s long duration power. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Short Duration Power Limit [Auto]
Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto]
Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores. Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment.
Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto]
Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Use <+> and <-> key to adjust the value at 0.125A increment.
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The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
Advanced menu
Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
2.5.1
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
CPU Configuration
The items shown in submenu may be different due to the CPU you installed.
Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.
[Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function.
Active Processor Cores [All]
Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3]
Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled]
[Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
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Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.
[Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0).
Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]
[Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
[Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows you to turn on /off the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer prefetcher.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
[Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to perform adjacent cache line prefetching.
CPU Power Management Configuration
CPU Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
[Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU runs at its default speed.
The operating system controls the CPU speed.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® Turbo Mode Technology.
[Disabled] [Enabled] Disables this function.
Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition.
CPU C1E [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C1E.
[Auto] Set this item automatically.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
[Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State.
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CPU C3 Report [Auto]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS.
[Auto] Set this item automatically.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
[Enabled] Enables the C3 report function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State.
CPU C6 Report [Auto]
Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS.
[Auto] Set this item automatically.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
[Enabled] Enables the C6 report function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State.
2.5.2 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following three items appear only when you set the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology to [Enabled].
Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the iFFS invocation upon S3 RTC wake. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Entry After [Immediately]
This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to [Enabled] and allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry. Configuration options: [Immediately] [1 minute] [2 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2 hours]
Active Page Threshold Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Active Page Threshold Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Active Memory Threshold [x]
This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to set the Active Memory Threshold. When the partition size is larger than the Active Page Threshold size, the system will try to support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. When the item is set to zero, the system automatically checks whether the partition size is enough at S3 entry. Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad.
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Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology ISCT Configuration [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ISCT configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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port.
SATA 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
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
Allows you to set the SATA configuration.
[Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] [AHCI] Set to [IDE] when you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices.
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.
Due to H61 Chipset limitation, AHCI Mode only works on Windows ® Vista / Windows ® 7. Please use IDE Mode on Windows ® XP.
S.M.A.R.T. Status Check [Enabled]
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST. This item appears only when you set the previous item to [IDE] or [AHCI]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Hot Plug [Disabled]
This item only appears when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] and allows you to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB.
[Disabled] Disables this function.
Graphics Configuration
Primary Display [Auto]
Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] Chapter 2: Getting started
iGPU Memory [Auto]
Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to DVMT 5.0 used by the iGPU. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M]
Render Standby [Enabled]
Allows you to enable the Intel ® Graphics Render Standby support to reduce the iGPU power use when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. For Lucid Virtu Universal MVP function support, set this item to [Enabled] to empower both the integrated and discrete graphic cards. The iGPU shared memory size will be fixed at 64MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.5.5 USB Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.
Intel USB2.0 EHCI Controller [Enabled]
[Disabled] Disables the Intel USB2.0 EHCI controller.
[Enabled] Enables the Intel USB2.0 EHCI controller.
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
[Disabled] [Auto] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program.
Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]
[Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature.
[Disabled] Disables the function.
USB Single Port Control
USB1~10 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable an individual USB port. Refer to the section 1.3.3 Motherboard layout in this user manual for the locations of the USB ports.
The USB port numbers may not be arranged in a consecutive order.
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2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the High Definition Audio Controller.
[Disabled] Disables the controller.
The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled].
Front Panel Type [HD]
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.
[HD] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio.
[AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97
Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller.
[Disabled] Disables the controller.
Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled]
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
2.5.7 APM Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]
[Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.
[Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
[Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard.
[Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Sets the Space Bar on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system.
Sets the Ctrl+Esc key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. Sets Power key on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse.
[Enabled] Enables the Power On by a PS/2 mouse. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Power On By PCIE [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
[Enabled] Enables the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
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Power On By RTC [Disabled]
[Disabled] Disables RTC to generate a wake event.
[Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and Hour/ Minute/Second will become user-configurable with set values.
RTC Alarm Date (Days)
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to select RTC alarm time (days). When you set the time to zero, the RTC alarms everyday. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the time.
- Hour / - Mimute / - Second
Allows you to set the RTC alarm time. Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the time.
2.5.8 Network Stack Network Stack [Disabled]
This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two items appear only when you set the previous item to [Enabled].
Ipv4 PXE Support [Enabled]
This item allows user to disable or enable the Ipv4 PXE Boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable]
Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]
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2.6 Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.
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2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected speed.
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2.6.3 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item.
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[Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.
Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.
CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM]
This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [100 RPM] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM]
CPU Fan Profile [Standard]
This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature.
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.
[Turbo] [Manual] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following four items appear only when you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual].
CPU Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC.
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
CPU Lower Temperature [20]
Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
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[Disabled] [Enabled]
Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]
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Chassis Fan Profile [Standard]
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature.
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation.
[Turbo] [Manual] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.
Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following four items appear only when you set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual].
Chassis Upper Temperature [70]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC.
Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
Chassis Lower Temperature [40]
Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature.
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function.
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2.7 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
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[Enabled] [Disabled]
Fast Boot [Enabled]
Select to accelerate the boot speed.
Select to go back to normal boot.
The following four items appear when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled].
USB Support [Partial Initialization]
[Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time.
[Full Initialization] [Partial Initialization] All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time.
For a faster POST time, only the USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected.
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto]
Select any of these settings when PS/2 keyboard and mouse are installed. These settings only apply when Fast Boot is enabled.
[Auto] For a faster POST time, PS/2 devices will only be available when the system boots up or rebooted when the PS/2 devices have not been reconnected or changed. If you disconnect or change PS/2 devices before restarting the system, PS/2 devices will not be available and BIOS setup program will not be accessible via PS/2 devices.
[Full Initialization] For full system control, PS/2 devices will be available during POST at any circumstances. This process will extend POST time.
[Disabled] For the fastest POST time, all PS/2 devices will not be available until your computer enters the operating system.
Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled]
[Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST.
[Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST.
Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]
[Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after AC power loss.
[Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after AC power loss.
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[Enabled] [Disabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
Enables the full screen logo display feature.
Disables the full screen logo display feature.
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.
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POST Delay Time [3 sec]
This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Enabled]. This item allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during Normal Boot. The values range from 1 to 10 seconds.
This feature will only work under normal boot.
Post Report [5 sec]
This item appears only when you set Full Screen Logo to [Disabled]. This item allows you to select a desired post report waiting time. The values range from 1 to 10 seconds.
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[On] [Off]
Bootup NumLock State [On]
Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].
Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off].
2.7.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.7.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
[Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so.
2.7.6 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]
[Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.
[EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program.
2.7.7 CSM (Compatibility Support Module)
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]
[Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices.
[Enabled] [Disabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows ® UEFI mode.
Disable the CSM to fully support the Windows ® Security Update and Security Boot.
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Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OpROM]
Allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot up. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OpROM] [Legacy OpROM only] [UEFI only]
Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OpROM first]
Allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]
Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OpROM first]
Allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OpROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]
Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OpROM first]
Allows you to select the type of PCIe/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy OpROM first] [UEFI driver first]
2.7.8 Security Boot
Allows you to configure the Windows ® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.
OS Type [Other OS]
Allows you to select your installed operating system. [Windows UEFI mode] Executes the Microsoft ® Secure Boot check. Only select this option when booting on Windows ® UEFI mode or other Microsoft ® Secure Boot compliant OS.
[Other OS] Get the optimized function when booting on Windows ® non-UEFI mode, Windows ® Vista/XP, or other Microsoft ® Secure Boot non-compliant OS. Only on Windows ® UEFI mode that Microsoft ® Secure Boot can function properly.
The following item appears when OS Type is set to [Windows UEFI mode].
Secure Boot Mode [Standard]
Allows you to select how the Secure Boot prevents unauthorized firmware, operating systems, or UEFI drivers from running during boot time.
[Standard] Allows the system to automatically load the Secure Boot keys from the BIOS database.
[Custom] Allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings and manually load its keys from the BIOS database.
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The following items appear when Secure Boot Mode is set to [Custom].
Key Management
This item appears only when you set Secure Boot Mode to [Custom]. It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys.
Manage the Secure Boot Keys (PK, KEK, db, dbx)
Install Default Secure Boot keys
Allows you to immediately load the default Security Boot keys, Platform key (PK), Key exchange Key (KEK), Signature database (db), and Revoked Signatures (dbx). The Platform Key (PK) state will change from Unloaded mode to Loaded mode. The settings are applied after reboot or at the next reboot.
Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft ® Secure Boot Key database (KEK).
Clear Secure Boot keys
This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys.
PK Management
The Platform Key (PK) locks and secures the firmware from any non-permissible changes. The system verifies the PK before your system enters the OS.
Load PK from File
Allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device.
Copy PK to File
Allows you to store the PK to a USB storage device.
Delete PK
Allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.
KEK Management
The KEK (Key-exchange Key or Key Enrollment Key) manages the Signature database (db) and Revoked Signature database (dbx). Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft ® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK).
Load KEK from File
Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device.
Copy KEK to File
Allows you to store the KEK to a USB storage device.
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Delete the KEK
Allows you to delete the KEK from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Append KEK from file
Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management.
The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.
db Management
The db (Authorized Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer.
Load db from File
Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device.
Copy db from file
Allows you to store the db to a USB storage device.
Delete the db
Allows you to delete the db file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Append db from file
Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely.
The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.
dbx Management
The dbx (Revoked Signature database) lists the forbidden images of db items that are no longer trusted and cannot be loaded.
Load dbx from File
Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device.
Copy dbx from file
Allows you to store the dbx to a USB storage device.
Delete the dbx
Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Append dbx from file
Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db’s images cannot be loaded.
The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.
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2.7.9 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 select the boot device during system startup, press
To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, press
2.7.10 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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2.8 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press
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2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2.
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A1]
Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1]
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created.
Label
Allows you to input the label of the setup profile.
Save to Profile
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
Load from Profile
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Key in the profile number that saved your CMOS settings, press
• • 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.
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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
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
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
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
ASUS EZ Mode
This option allows you to enter the EZ Mode screen.
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available devices that have a filesystem.
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