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Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS setup program ... 2-1 EZ Mode ... 2-2 Advanced Mode ... 2-3 Exit menu ... 2-4
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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...
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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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Dual-channel memory architecture * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs... ** Refer to www... asus... com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List)... *** Due to OS limitation, when installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-
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ASUS 5X PROTECTION II - ASUS LANGuard - Surge-protected networking - ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design - ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection - ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X more durable - ESD Guards - Electrostatic discharge protection
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128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2... 0, WfM2... 0, SM BIOS 3... 0, ACPI 5... 0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information, F6 Qfan Control
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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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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! The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power...
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Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch... Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector... The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced... The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event...
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USB 3... 0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) Connect a USB 3... 0 module to this connector for additional USB 3... 0 front or rear panel ports... This connector complies with USB 3... 0 specifications and provides faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time for USB- chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2... 0...
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PCIe x1_1 slot shared PCIe x1_2 slot shared PCI slot shared Realtek LAN controller shared HD audio shared A320 Chipset SATA shared A320 Chipset XHCI shared M... 2 Socket shared AM4 CPU XHCI shared
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Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
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10... HDMI port... This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other protected content...
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The AM4 socket has a different pinout from the FM2+/FM2 socket... Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AM4 socket... The CPU fits in only one correct orientation... DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
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System memory Overview This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets... 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...
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Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system... We recommend you always shut down the system properly from the operating system...
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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, fan profile and boot device priority... To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press <F7>...
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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...
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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...
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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 manufacturers 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:
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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 materials... Please go to http://csr... asus... com/english/Takeback... htm for detailed recycling information in different regions...
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Italiano ASUSTeK Computer Inc... con la presente dichiara che questo dispositivo conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti con le direttive correlate... Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformit UE disponibile allindirizzo: www... asus... com/support
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ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str... 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959931 Web site http://www... asus... com/de Online contact http://eu-rma... asus... com/sales
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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...
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