Asus EX-B460M-V5 User manual

Motherboard
EX-B460M-V5

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E16495
First Edition
April 2020
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide.......................................................................................................... v
Package contents....................................................................................................... vi
EX-B460M-V5 specifications summary .................................................................... vi
Chapter 1 Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................................1-1
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................................... 1-6
1.4 System memory............................................................................................ 1-7
Chapter 2 BIOS and RAID Support
2.1 BIOS setup program.....................................................................................2-1
2.2 I-Cafe..............................................................................................................2-2
2.3 Main menu..................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 Advanced menu............................................................................................ 2-4
2.5 Monitor menu................................................................................................ 2-5
2.6 Boot menu..................................................................................................... 2-6
2.7 Exit menu ......................................................................................................2-8
Appendix
Notices ..................................................................................................................... A-1
ASUS contact information...................................................................................... A-6

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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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding components, 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 be exposed to moisture.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
• Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures
between 0°C and 40°C.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes descriptions of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS and RAID Support
This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility
and support on RAID.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to
yourself 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.

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CPU
Intel®Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel®Core™, Pentium®Gold and Celeron®
Processors*
Supports Intel® 14nm CPU
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel®Turbo Boost Max
Technology 3.0**
*Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.
** Intel®Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Chipset Intel®B460 Chipset
Memory
2 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR4 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC,
Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
OptiMem
* For 10th Gen Intel®processors, only Core™ i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/
2400/2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Graphics
1 x D-Sub
1 x HDMITM 1.4b
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.
Expansion Slots
Intel®10th Gen Processors
1 x PCIe 3.0x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
Intel®B460 Chipset
2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Storage
Total supports 1 x M.2 slot and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel®B460 Chipset
M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Intel®Rapid Storage Technology supports Raid 0,1,5,10
Intel®Optane™ Memory Ready
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard 1 x EX-B460M-V5 motherboard
Cables 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous 1 x I/O Shield
1 x M.2 Anchor
Application DVD 1 x Support DVD
Documentation 1 x User manual
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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EX-B460M-V5 specifications summary
Ethernet 1 x Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet
USB
Rear USB (Total 6 ports)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 6 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio
Realtek ALC887 7.1-Channel High Denition Audio CODEC*
- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback
Audio Features
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors
- Audio Shielding
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support
7.1-channel audio output.
Back Panel I/O Ports
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x D-Sub port
1 x HDMITM port
1 x Realtek RTL8111H 1Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
Internal I/O
Connectors
Fan and cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
1 x M.2 slot (Key M)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x Speaker header
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
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EX-B460M-V5 specifications summary
Special Features
Non-stop durability
- Luminous anti-moisture coating
- USBGuard
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM
- ASUS LANGuard
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection
- ASUS SafeSlot Core+
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O
Non-stop challenger
- ASUS iCafe labs certied
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Slot
BIOS 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System Windows® 10 - 64 bit
Form Factor uATX Form Factor
8.9 inch x 8.3 inch (22.6 cm x 21.1 cm)
Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Product introduction
1
1.1 Before you proceed
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.
• 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.
Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.2 Motherboard overview
Place this
side towards
the rear of the
chassis
EATX12V
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
SPEAKER
CLRTC
F_PANEL
SPDIF_OUT
USB910 USB1112
COM_DEBUG
U32G1_12
AAFP
EATXPWR
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN
BATTERY
Super
I/O
ALC
887
DIGI
+VRM
22.6cm(8.9in)
DDR4 DIMM_B1* (64bit, 288-pin module)
LGA1200
2280 2260 2242
DDR4 DIMM_A1* (64bit,288-pin module)
AUDIO
KBMS_USB78
LAN_U32G1_34
U32G1_56
HDMI
VGA
21.1cm(8.3in)
128Mb
BIOS
SATA6G_4 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1
Intel®
B460
Realtek
8111H
M.2(SOCKET3)
M.2(SOCKET3)
PCIE SATA IRST
X4 V V
65 1 24
141371011 12
8
5
3
4
9

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1.2.1 Layout contents
1. CPU socket
The motherboard comes with a surface mount Intel®Socket LGA1200 designed for 10th Gen
Intel® CoreTM, Pentium®Gold and Celeron®Processors.
For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU).
2. DDR4 DIMM slots
The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4
(Double Data Rate 4) memory modules.
For more details, refer to System memory.
3. Expansion slots
This motherboard supports one PCIe 3.0 x16 graphics card and two PCIe 3.0 x1 network
cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specications.
4. Fan headers
The Fan headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to cool the
system.
5. Power connectors
These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The
power supply plugs are designed to t in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down rmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted.
Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug.
• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a
minimum power of 350 W.
• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when conguring a
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or
may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, we
recommend you to refer to online resources for Power Supply Wattage Calculator.
6. M.2 Slot (Key M)
The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules.
• M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes).
• M.2 slot supports data transfer speeds up to 32Gb/s.
7. SATA 6Gb/s ports
The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and
hard disk drives via a SATA cable.
FAN PWM
FAN IN
FAN PWR
GND
FAN PWM
FAN IN
FAN PWR
GND

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8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers allow you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen
1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1
headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s.
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.
9. USB 2.0 headers
The USB 2.0 headers allow you to connect a USB module for additional USB
2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 headers provide data transfer speeds of up to 480
Mb/s.
DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will
damage the motherboard!
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
10. Clear CMOS header
This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup
information such as date, time, and system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-
enter data.
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to
clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.
11. Front panel audio header
This header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that
supports HD audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio
I/O module cable to this header.
• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel
audio module to this header to avail of the motherboard’s high-
denition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio
module to this header, set the Front Panel Type item in the
BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. By default, this header is set to [HD
Audio].
12. S/PDIF Out header
This header is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this header, then install the module to
a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
PIN 1
USB+5V USB_P1- USB_P1+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P2-
USB_P2+
GND
USB3+5V
IntA_P1_SSRX-
IntA_P1_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P1_SSTX-
IntA_P1_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P1_D-
IntA_P1_D+
GND
PIN 1
USB3+5V
IntA_P2_SSRX-
IntA_P2_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P2_SSTX-
IntA_P2_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P2_D-
IntA_P2_D+
CLRTC
+3V_BAT GND
PIN 1
AAFP
AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR
PORT1 L
PORT1 R PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 L
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
SPDIF_OUT
+5V
SPDIFOUT
GND

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13. Speaker header
The 4-pin header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings.
14. 10-1 pin System Panel header
This header supports several chassis-mounted functions.
• System power LED (2-pin +PWR_LED-)
This 2-pin header is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis
power LED cable to this header. 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 header is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity
LED cable to this header. The HDD LED lights up or ashes when data
is read from or written to the HDD.
• Power button/Soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN)
This header is for the system power button.
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin header is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without
turning off the system power.
PIN 1
PWR_BTN
PWR_LED+ PWR_LED- PWR GND
HDD_LED+
HDD_LED-
Ground
HWRST#
(NC)
F_PANEL
+PWR_LED-
+HDD_LED- RESET
+5V GND GND Speaker Out
SPEAKER
PIN 1
1.2.2 Rear panel connectors
1 2
8 7 9
3 4 5
7
6
1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other
VGA-compatible devices.
3. Ethernet port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the Ethernet port LED indications.

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Ethernet port
Speed
LED
Activity Link
LED
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No link OFF 10Mbps connection
Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
Orange (Blinking) Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
Orange (Blinking
then steady)
Ready to wake
up from S5 mode
Ethernet port LED indications
4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel,
5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel congurations, the function of this port becomes Front
Speaker Out.
6. USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices.
7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
connect to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices.
8. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected
content.
9. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
Refer to the audio conguration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 5.1, or
7.1-channel conguration.
Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration
Port Headset
2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Light Blue
(Rear panel) Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel) Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel) Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Bass/Center
Lime (Front panel) — — — Side Speaker Out
To configure a 7.1-channel audio output:
Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio
output.

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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
This motherboard comes with a surface mount Intel® Socket LGA1200
designed for 10th Gen Intel®Core™, Pentium®Gold and Celeron®
Processors.
Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
• Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for the LGA1200 socket only. DO
NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets
on the LGA1200 socket.
• 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.
• 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
LGA1200 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.
Installing the CPU
1
4
Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the
heatsink and fan if necessary.
2
3
A
B
A
B
C
D
5
4
4
5

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1.4 System memory
This motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module
(DIMM) sockets. The gure illustrates the location of the DDR4 DIMM sockets:
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1*
Channel B DIMM_B1*
DIMM_B1*
DIMM_A1*
• 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 conguration. Any
excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel
operation.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimal compatibility, we
recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or date code (D/C)
from the same vendor. Check with the retailer to get the correct memory modules.
• For 10th Gen Intel®processors, only Core™ i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/
2133 natively, others will run at the maximum transfer rate of DDR4 2666MHz.
• 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 efcient memory cooling system to support a full
memory load (2 DIMMs).
• Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List).
Recommended memory configurations
DIMM_B1* DIMM_A1* DIMM_B1*
DIMM_A1*

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To remove a DIMM
B
A
Installing a DIMM
1 2
B
A
A

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BIOS and RAID Support
2
Scan the QR code to view the BIOS update guide.
2.1 BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its
parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in
using the BIOS Setup program.
Entering BIOS Setup 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>+<Del> 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 rst two options.
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.
• 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 le for this
motherboard.
• 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.
• 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 Motherboard overview for
information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS setup program can be used under the Advanced Mode.

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.2 I-Cafe
The items in this menu allows you to congure some quick settings for the I-Cafe feature.
Realtek PXE Option ROM
This item allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller.
POST Delay Time
This item appears only when you set Boot Logo Display to [Auto] and [Full Screen]. 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 0 to
10 seconds.
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error
When this item is set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error
occurs.
XHCI Hand-off
[Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an XHCI hand-off feature.
[Disabled] Disables the function.
USB Keyboard and Mouse Simulator
This item allows you to simulate the USB keyboard and mouse to PS/2 module in Windows®
7. Ensure to install the USB driver in your system before disabling this item.
USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5)
[Enabled] Charges USB devices even when the system is in Power State S5.
[Disabled] Disables this function.

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System Language [English]
Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
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.
CSM Status Auto Selection
Allows you to enable or disable the CSM status auto selection function.
ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen.
Internal CPU Power Management
The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features.

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2.4 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 eld values
can cause the system to malfunction.
CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects.
PCH Storage Configuration
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. The
SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port.
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 Motherboard Overview 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.