Asus PRIME H310M-F R2.0 User manual

Motherboard
PRIME
H310M-F R2.0
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First Edition
December 2018
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
About this guide ......................................................................................... iv
Package contents ....................................................................................... vi
PRIME H310M-F R2.0 specications summary........................................ vi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Motherboard overview ............................................................................. 1-1
Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................................................ 1-6
System memory........................................................................................ 1-7
Chapter 2: BIOS information
BIOS setup program................................................................................. 2-1
EZ Mode..................................................................................................... 2-2
Advanced Mode ........................................................................................ 2-3
Exit menu................................................................................................... 2-4
Appendix
Notices.......................................................................................................A-1
ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-5
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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.
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 information
This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions for the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Where to nd 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.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when
completing a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
completing a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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PRIME H310M-F R2.0 specications summary
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS PRIME H310M-F R2.0 motherboard
Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
Accessories 1 x ASUS I/O Shield
Application DVD Support DVD
Documentation User Guide
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
CPU
LGA1151 socket for 9th / 8th Gen Intel®Core™, Pentium®Gold and Celeron®
processors
Supports Intel®14nm CPU
Supports Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0*
* The Intel®Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel®CPU support list.
Chipset Intel®H310 Chipset
Memory
2 x DIMMs, max. 32GB, DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, Non-ECC, Un-buffered
Memory*
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor.
** DDR4 2666MHz and higher memory modules will run at max. 2666MHz on Intel®8th Gen.
6-core or higher processors.
*** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List).
Expansion
slots
1 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode)
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
Graphics
Integrated graphics processor - Intel®HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA out support: D-Sub port
- Support D-sub output with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200@60Hz
Supports Intel®InTru™ 3D/Quick Sync Video/Clear Video HD Technology/Insider™
Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB
Storage Intel®H310 Chipset:
- 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)
LAN Realtek®8111H Gigabit LAN supports LANGuard
USB
Intel®H310 Chipset:
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (2 ports @ mid-board; 2 ports @ back
panel, blue, Type A)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports @ mid-board; 4 ports @ back panel)
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PRIME H310M-F R2.0 specications summary
Audio
Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC*
Gaming Audio:
- 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
- Premium audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with
exceptional clarity and delity
- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking
* Choose a chassis with a HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio
output.
ASUS
special
features
ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
- ASUS SafeSlot Core - Fortied PCIe Slot prevents damage
- ASUS LANGuard - Protects against LAN surges, lightning strikes and static -
electricity discharges
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting power design
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O - 3x corrosion-resistance for greater durability
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4 phase digital power design
Superb Performance
ASUS OptiMem
-Improved DDR4 stability
UEFI BIOS
-The most advanced options with a fast response time
Gaming Scenario
Audio Features
- Audio that roars on the battleeld
Easy PC DIY
Safe motherboard mounting
-Component-free areas to minimize damage risk
ASUS Exclusive Features
- ASUS AI Charger
- ASUS AI Suite 3
- ASUS PC Cleaner
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Featuring friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS Q-Design
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Slot
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PRIME H310M-F R2.0 specications summary
Specications are subject to change without notice.
ASUS quiet
thermal
solution
Quiet Thermal Design
- ASUS Fan Xpert
- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH heatsink solution
Rear panel I/O
ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (up to 5Gbps) ports Type A (blue)
4 x USB 2.0 ports
3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output
Internal
connectors
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1
ports (19-pin)
1 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 connector supports an additional 2 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports
4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan connector for 4-pin PWM mode
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connector for 4-pin PWM mode cooler control
1 x System panel connector
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
1 x Speaker connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper (2-pin)
BIOS features
64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, SM BIOS 3.1, ACPI 6.1, Multi-
languageBIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3
MyFavorites, Last Modied log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD
(SerialPresence Detect) memory information
Manageability WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD
Drivers
ASUS utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
OS support Windows®10 (64-bit)
Form factor uATX form factor: 8.4 in. x 7.0 in. (21.34 cm x 17.78 cm)
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Product introduction
1
Motherboard overview
• 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tomotherboardcomponents.
Place this
side towards
the rear of the
chassis
ScantheQRcodetogetthedetailedpindenitions.
PCIEX16
PCIEX1 SPEAKER
F_PANEL
CLRTC
USB78
U31G1_12
EATXPWR
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN
BATTERY
Super
I/O
ALC
887
DIGI
+VRM
21.34cm(8.4in)
DDR4 DIMM_B1* (64bit, 288-pin module)
LGA1151
DDR4 DIMM_A1* (64bit,288-pin module)
AUDIO
KBMS
LAN_USB56
U31G1_34
USB910
17.78cm(7.0in)
64Mb
BIOS
SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2
SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4
Intel®
H310
ATX12V
Realtek
8111H
VGA
1 42 23
1
6 89
1
1
5
1
6
1
7
11
10
12
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
CorrectlyorienttheATXpowersupplyplugsintotheseconnectorsandpushdown
rmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyt.
• 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.EnsurethisPSUtypehas24-pinand4-pinpower
plugs.
• WerecommendthatyouuseaPSUwithhigherpoweroutputwhenconguringa
systemwithmorepower-consumingdevicesorwhenyouintendtoinstalladditional
devices.Thesystemmaybecomeunstableormaynotbootupifthepoweris
inadequate.
• DONOTforgettoconnectthe4-pinATX+12Vpowerplug.Otherwise,thesystem
willnotbootup.
CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)
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.Insufcientairow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0.5A(6W)fanpower.
Intel®LGA1151 CPU socket
InstallIntel®LGA1151CPUintothissurfacemountLGA1151socket,whichis
designedfor9th/8thGenerationIntel®Core™,Pentium®Gold,andCeleron®
processors.
Formoredetails,refertoCentral Processing Unit (CPU).
DDR4 DIMM slots
Install2GB,4GB,8GB,and16GBunbufferednon-ECCDDR4DIMMsintothese
DIMMsockets.
Formoredetails,refertoSystem memory.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gb/s) connector (20-1 pin U31G1_12)
ConnectaUSB3.1Gen1moduletothisconnectorforadditionalUSB3.1
Gen1frontorrearpanelports.ThisconnectorcomplieswithUSB3.1Gen1
specicationsandprovidesfasterdatatransferspeedsofupto5Gbps,faster
chargingtimeforUSB-chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefciency,and
backwardcompatibilitywithUSB2.0.
Intel®H310 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4)
TheseconnectorsconnecttoSerialATA6.0Gb/sharddiskdrivesviaSerialATA
6.0Gb/ssignalcables.
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Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)
The4-pinconnectorisforthechassis-mountedsystemwarningspeaker.The
speakerallowsyoutohearsystembeepsandwarnings.
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)
Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.
USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB78)
ConnectaUSBmodulecabletothisconnector,theninstallthemoduletoaslot
openingatthebackofthesystemchassis.ThisUSBconnectorcomplywithUSB
2.0specicationsandsupportupto480Mbpsconnectionspeed.
Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
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.
PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
ThismotherboardhasaPCIExpress2.0x1slotthatsupportsPCIExpressx1
networkcards,SCSIcards,andothercardsthatcomplywiththePCIExpress
specications.
PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slot
ThismotherboardsupportsaPCIExpress3.0/2.0x16graphiccardthatcomplies
withthePCIExpressspecications.
CLRTC
+3V_BAT GND
PIN 1
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LAN 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
1. PS/2 Mouse port (Green).ThisportconnectstoaPS/2mouse.
2.Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.This15-pinportisforaVGAmonitororother
VGA-compatibledevices.
3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gb/s) ports.Thesetwo9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)ports
areforUSB3.1Gen1devices.
• USB3.1Gen1devicescanonlybeusedfordatastorage.
• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.1Gen1devicestoUSB3.1Gen1
portsforfasterandbetterperformancefromyourUSB3.1Gen1devices.
• DuetothedesignoftheIntel®300serieschipset,allUSBdevicesconnectedtothe
USB2.0andUSB3.1Gen1portsarecontrolledbythexHCIcontroller.Somelegacy
USBdevicesmustupdatetheirrmwareforbettercompatibility.
4.LAN (RJ-45) port.ThisportallowsGigabitconnectiontoaLocalAreaNetwork(LAN)
throughanetworkhub.
LAN port LED indications
Rear panel connectors
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7
2
1
9
4
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5. Line In port (light blue).Thisportconnectstothetape,CD,DVDplayer,orother
audiosources.
6. Line Out port (lime).Thisportconnectstoaheadphoneoraspeaker.Inthe4.1,
5.1and7.1-channelcongurations,thefunctionofthisportbecomesFrontSpeaker
Out.
7. Microphone port (pink).Thisportconnectstoamicrophone.
Refertotheaudiocongurationtableforthefunctionoftheaudioportsin2.1,4.1,5.1,or
7.1-channelconguration.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel conguration
Port Headset
2.1-channel 4.1-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 congure 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.
8.USB 2.0 ports.Thesetwo4-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB2.0/1.1
devices.
9.PS/2 Keyboard port (Purple).ThisportconnectstoaPS/2keyboard.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThismotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA1151socket
designedforthe9th/8thGeneration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LGA1151socketonly.DO
NOTinstallaCPUdesignedforLGA1150,LGA1155andLGA1156socketsonthe
LGA1151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
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.
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
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System memory
Overview
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:
• 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.
• DDR42666MHzandhighermemorymoduleswillrunatmax.2666MHzonIntel®8th
Generation6-coreorhigherprocessors.
• Memorymoduleswithmemoryfrequencyhigherthan2133MHzandits
correspondingtimingortheloadedX.M.P.ProleisnottheJEDECmemorystandard.
ThestabilityandcompatibilityofthesememorymodulesdependontheCPU’s
capabilitiesandotherinstalleddevices.
• 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.
• Refertowww.asus.comforthelatestMemoryQVL(QualiedVendorsList).
Recommended memory conguration
Channel Sockets
ChannelA DIMM_A1
ChannelB DIMM_B1*
DIMM_B1*
DIMM_A1*
*
*
*
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Installing a DIMM
1 2
To remove a DIMM
BA
B
A
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BIOS information
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• ScantheQRcodetoviewtheBIOSupdateguide.
• BeforeusingtheASUSCrashFreeBIOS3utility,renamethe
BIOSleintheremovabledeviceintoPH310MF2.CAP.
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twomodes:EZ ModeandAdvanced Mode.
Press<F7>tochangebetweenthetwomodes.
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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proleandbootdevicepriority.Toaccess
theAdvancedMode,clickAdvanced Mode(F7)orpress<F7>.
ThedefaultscreenforenteringtheBIOSsetupprogramcanbechanged.GototheSetup
ModeitemundertheBootmenu.
Thebootdeviceoptionsvarydependingonthedevicesyouinstalledtothesystem.
Saves the changes
and resets the
system
Selects the display
language of the BIOS
setup program
Displays the CPU/motherboard
temperature, CPU voltage output,
CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA
information
Displays the system
properties of the
selected mode. Click
<Enter> to switch EZ
System Tuning modes
Goes to
Advanced
mode
Selects the boot
device priority
Loads optimized
default settings
Shows the
bootable
devices
Displays the CPU Fan’s speed.
Click the button to manually
tune the fans Search on FAQs
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Advanced Mode
TheAdvancedModeprovidesadvancedoptionsforexperiencedend-userstocongurethe
BIOSsettings.ThegurebelowshowsanexampleoftheAdvanced Mode.Refertothe
followingsectionsforthedetailedcongurations.
ToaccesstheEZMode,clickEzMode(F7)orpress<F7>.
Pop-up window
Conguration
elds
Menu bar
General help
Sub-menu items
Menu items
Scroll bar
Language Hot Keys
Q-Fan control
Last modied settings
Displays hardware monitoring data
MyFavorite
Returns to
EZ Mode
Search on
FAQs
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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conrmationwindowappears.
SelectOKtoloadthedefaultvalues.
Save Changes & Reset
Onceyouarenished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conrmation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conrmationwindowappears.SelectOKtodiscard
changesandexit.
Launch EFI Shell from USB drives
ThisoptionallowsyoutoattempttolaunchtheEFIShellapplication(shellx64.e)fromoneof
theavailableUSBdevices.
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.
Search on FAQ
MoveyourmouseoverthisbuttontoshowaQRcode.ScanthisQRcodewithyourmobile
devicetoconnecttotheASUSBIOSFAQwebpage.YoucanalsoscantheQRcodebelow.
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