Asus PRIME J3355I-C User manual

Motherboard
PRIME J3355I-C

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E12856
First Edition
June 2017
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... iv
About this guide......................................................................................................... iv
Package contents....................................................................................................... vi
PRIME J3355I-C specications summary ................................................................ vi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Motherboard overview............................................................................................. 1-1
Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................................................................1-8
System memory ....................................................................................................... 1-8
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-4

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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 qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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.
• Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

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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 trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. .
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
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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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS PRIME J3355I-C motherboard
Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables
Accessories 1 x I/O Shields
1 x M.2 screw package
Application DVD Support DVD
Documentation User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
PRIME J3355I-C specications summary
CPU Intel®Celeron®Dual-core Processor J3355
Memory 2 x U-DIMM, Max. 16GB, DDR3 and DDR3L 1866/1600/1333 MHz, non-
ECC, un-buffered Memory
Dual-channel memory architecture
* 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 frquency than the vendor-marked value.
** Due to the chipset limitation, we recommend that you use single-sided 4GB or
8GB, or double-sided 8GB DDR3 memory module per DIMM slot. The maximum
capacity of the two DIMM slots is 16GB.
*** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List).
Graphics Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel®HD Graphics support
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, D-Sub, LVDS
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution of 3840 x 2160 @30Hz
- Supports D-sub with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
- Supports LVDS with max. resolution of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Support up to three displays simultaneously
Maximum shared memory of 512MB
* With DX12, OGL 4.3 support
** Support H.265, MPEG2, MVC, VC-1, WMV9, VP8, VP9 and JPEG/MJPEG decode
acceleration
Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express x4 slot (@x1 mode)
Storage Intel®Celeron Dual-core Processor:
- 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with E Key, type 2230 Wi-Fi/BT devices support
LAN Realtek®RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller
Audio Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC
- Supports Jack-Detection and Front Panel Jack-Retasking
* Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel
audio output.
USB 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 at mid-board, 4 at back panel)
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 at mid-board)

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ASUS Unique
Features
Dependable Stability
ASUS 5X PROTECTION II
- ASUS LANGuard - Surge-protected networking
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection - World-class circuit-protecting
power design
- ASUS ESD Guards - Electrostatic discharge protection
- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection - Short circuit
damage prevention
- Stainless Steel Back I/O - 3X corrosion-resistance for greater
durability
Superb Performance
UEFI BIOS
- Most advanced options with fast response time
ASUS EPU
EZ DIY
Safe motherboard mounting
- Component-free areas to minimize damage risk
UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Featuring friendly graphics user interface
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS MyLogo 2
One Stop Control
Ai Suite 3
PC Cleaner
- Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk les
ASUS Ai Charger
Optimized Cooling
- Stylish Fanless Design: Chipset Heat-sink solution
- ASUS Fan Xpert
Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
1 x HDMI port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x COM port
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
1 x Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) port
3 x Audio jacks support 8-channel audio output
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Internal I/O
Connectors
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector
1 x 4-pin chassis fan connector for both DC mode and PWM mode
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x COM connector
1 x LPT connector
1 x TPM connector
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x Buzzer
1 x LVDS connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Panel off header
Connectors for Flat Panel Display
1 x Display panel backlight power selector
1 x Display panel VCC power selector
1 x LCD panel monitor switch header
Other feature M.2 Wi-Fi support
BIOS features 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,SM BIOS 3.0,
ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree
BIOS 3, My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modied log, F12 PrintScreen,
F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect)
memory information, ErP ready
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Operating System
Support Windows®10 (64-bit)
Support DVD Drivers
ASUS utilities
EZ Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form factor Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7” x 6.7” (17cm x 17cm)
Specications are subject to change without notice.
PRIME J3355I-C specications summary

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Product introduction
1
Motherboard overview
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
• Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygrounded
objectorametalobject,suchasthepowersupplycase,toavoiddamagingthemdue
tostaticelectricity.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis
switchedofforthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodoso
maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
• Unplugthepowercordbeforeinstallingorremovingthemotherboard.Failuretodoso
cancauseyouphysicalinjuryanddamagetomotherboardcomponents.
Place this
side towards
the rear of the
chassis
ScantheQRcodetogetthedetailedpindenitions.
17.0cm(6.7in)
17.0cm(6.7in)
EATXPWR
DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
M.2_(WIFI)
DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
F_PANEL
VCC_PWR_SEL
BLKT_PWR_SEL
SATA6G_1SATA6G_2
CHASSIS
USB3_12
PCIEX4
PANEL_SW
2230
USB56
CHA_FANCPU_FAN
RTL
8111H
ASM
1042A
ASM
1442K
BUZZER
RTD
2166
Intel®
J3355
AAFP
ALC
887
COM2
USBE12
TPM
USB3_E12
HDMI
VGA
COM1
AUDIO
Super
I/O
CLRTC
LPT
LVDS LCD_BLKT_PANEL
ATX12V
LAN_USB3_34
KBMS
BATTERY
64Mb
BIOS
5
8
14 101113 12 916 1517
19
18
20
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CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)
Connectthefancablestothefanconnectorsonthemotherboard,ensuringthatthe
blackwireofeachcablematchesthegroundpinoftheconnector.
Donotforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insufcientairowinside
thesystemmaydamagethemotherboardcomponents.Thesearenotjumpers!Donot
placejumpercapsonthefanconnectors!TheCPU_FANconnectorsupportsaCPUfan
ofmaximum1A(12W)fanpower.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)
ConnectaUSB3.1Gen1moduletothisconnectorforadditionalUSB3.1
Gen1frontorrearpanelports.ThisconnectorcomplieswithUSB3.1Gen1
specicationsandprovidefasterdatatransferspeedsofupto5Gbps,faster
chargingtimeforUSB-chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefciency,and
backwardcompatibilitywithUSB2.0.
USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USBE12)
ConnecttheUSBmodulecabletoanyoftheseconnectors,theninstallthemodule
toaslotopeningatthebackofthesystemchassis.TheseUSBconnectorscomply
withUSB2.0specicationsandsupportupto480Mbpsconnectionspeed.
Intel®Celeron®Dual-core Processor J3355
ThismotherboardcomeswithanonboardIntel®Celeron®Dual-coreprocessorJ3355.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
TheseconnectorsareforATXpowersupplyplugs.Thepowersupplyplugsare
designedtottheseconnectorsinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientation
andpushdownrmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyt.
•
Forafullyconguredsystem,werecommendthatyouuseapowersupplyunit
(PSU)thatcomplieswithATX12VSpecication2.0(orlaterversion)andprovides
aminimumpowerof350W.
•
DONOTforgettoconnectthe4-pinATX+12Vpowerplug.Otherwise,thesystem
willnotbootup.
• WerecommendthatyouuseaPSUwithhigherpoweroutputwhenconguringa
systemwithmorepower-consumingdevicesorwhenyouintendtoinstalladditional
devices.Thesystemmaybecomeunstableormaynotbootupifthepoweris
inadequate.
•
Ifyouareuncertainabouttheminimumpowersupplyrequirementforyoursystem,
refertotheRecommendedPowerSupplyWattageCalculatorathttp://support.
asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-usfor
details.

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M.2 socket 3
ThesesocketsallowyoutoinstallM.2(NGFF)SSDmodules.
M.2(SOCKET3)
ThissocketsupportsEKeyandtype2230Wi-Fi/BTdevices.
DDR3 DIMM slots
Install4GB,8GB,and16GBunbufferednon-ECCDDR3DIMMsintotheseDIMM
sockets.
Formoredetails,refertoSystem memory.
Panel voltage selection header (VCC_PWR_SEL)
VCC_PWR_SEL
1 2 2 3
+3V
(Default)
+5V
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)
Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.
Backlight inverter voltage selection header (3-pin BLKT_PWR_SEL)
LCD panel backlight header (8-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL)
ThisconnectorisfortheLCDpanelbacklightandbrightnesscontrols.Itenables
theLCDpanelbacklight,providesbacklightcontrolsignals,andprovidesbrightness
controlsignalsforthebrightnessbuttononthefrontpanel.
Intel®Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~2)
TheseconnectorsconnecttoSerialATA6.0Gb/sharddiskdrivesviaSerialATA
6.0Gb/ssignalcables.
LVDS connector (40-pin LVDS)
ThisconnectorisforanLCDmonitorthatsupportsLow-voltageDifferential
Signaling(LVDS)interface.
1 2 2 3
+12V
(Default)
+5V
BLKT_PWR_SEL
Pins Setting
1-2(Default) +12V
2-3 +5V
Pins Setting
1-2(Default) +3V
2-3 +5V

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Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
ThisheaderallowsyoutocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdataof
thesystemsetupinformationsuchasdate,time,andsystem
passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. TurnOFFthecomputerandunplugthepowercord.
2. Useametalobjectsuchasascrewdrivertoshortthetwo
pins.
3. PlugthepowercordandturnONthecomputer.
4. Holddownthe<Del>keyduringthebootprocessandenter
BIOSsetuptore-enterdata.
CLRTC
+3V_BAT
GND
PIN 1
Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandshortthetwopinsagain
tocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AfterclearingtheCMOS,reinstallthebattery.
Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedintrusiondetectionsensororswitch.
Connectoneendofthechassisintrusionsensororswitchcabletothisconnector.
Thechassisintrusionsensororswitchsendsahigh-levelsignaltothisconnector
whenachassiscomponentisremovedorreplaced.Thesignalisthengenerated
asachassisintrusionevent.
Thechassisintrusiondetectionfeatureisdisabledbydefault.Toenableit,setthe
Chassis Intrude Detect SupportitemintheBIOSto[On].
PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot (@x1 mode)
ThismotherboardsupportsPCIExpress2.0x4networkcards,SCSIcards,and
othercardsthatcomplywiththePCIExpressspecications.
Panel off header (2-pin PANEL_SW)
This2-pinheaderisforconnectingamonitorswitchthatcanturnofftheLCDpanel
displaybacklight.
LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)
TheLPT(LinePrintingTerminal)connectorsupportsdevicessuchasaprinter.
LPTstandardizesasIEEE1284,whichistheparallelportinterfaceonIBMPC-
compatiblecomputers.

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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelaudioI/Omodulethatsupports
eitherHDAudioorlegacyAC`97audiostandard.Connectoneendofthefront
panelaudioI/Omodulecabletothisconnector.
• Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothis
connectortoavailofthemotherboard’shigh-denitionaudiocapability.
• Ifyouwanttoconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothisconnector,
settheFrontPanelTypeitemintheBIOSsetupto[HDAudio].Ifyouwantto
connectanAC’97frontpanelaudiomoduletothisconnector,settheitemto
[AC97].Bydefault,thisconnectorissetto[HDAudio].
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)
Thisconnectorisforaserial(COM)port.Connecttheserialportmodulecableto
thisconnector,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthesystem
chassis.
TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)
ThisconnectorsupportsaTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)system,whichcan
securelystorekeys,digitalcerticates,passwordsanddata.ATPMsystemalso
helpsenhancenetworksecurity,protectsdigitalidentities,andensuresplatform
integrity.

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1. PS/2 mouse port (green).ThisportisforaPS/2mouse.
2. LAN (RJ-45) port.ThisportallowsGigabitconnectiontoaLocal
AreaNetwork(LAN)throughanetworkhub.
LAN port LED indications
Rear panel connectors
1 2 4 5
6
10 89 7
3
3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.This15-pinportisforaVGAmonitororother
VGA-compatibledevices.
4. Line In port (light blue).Thisportconnectstothetape,CD,DVDplayer,orother
audiosources.
5. Line Out port (lime).Thisportconnectstoaheadphoneoraspeaker.Inthe4.1,5.1
and7.1-channelcongurations,thefunctionofthisportbecomesFrontSpeakerOut.
6. Microphone port (pink).Thisportconnectstoamicrophone.
Refertotheaudiocongurationtableforthefunctionoftheaudioportsin2.1,4.1,5.1,or
7.1-channelconguration.
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off Nolink OFF 10Mbpsconnection
Orange Linked ORANGE 100Mbpsconnection
Orange(Blinking) Dataactivity GREEN 1Gbpsconnection
Orange(Blinking
thensteady)
Readytowakeup
fromS5mode
_ _
LAN port
Speed
LED
Activity Link
LED

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Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel conguration
Port Headset
2.1-channel 4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
LightBlue(Rear
panel) LineIn RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut
Lime(Rearpanel) LineOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut
Pink(Rearpanel) MicIn MicIn Bass/Center Bass/Center
Lime(Frontpanel) - - - SideSpeakerOut
To congure a 7.1-channel audio output:
UseachassiswithHDaudiomoduleinthefrontpaneltosupporta7.1-channelaudio
output.
7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1). Thisportconnectsamodem,orother
devicesthatconformwithserialspecication.
8. HDMI port. ThisportisforaHigh-DenitionMultimediaInterface(HDMI)connector,
andisHDCPcompliantallowingplaybackofHDDVD,Blu-Ray,andotherprotected
content.
9. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports.These9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB3.1
Gen1devices.
• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.1Gen1devicestoUSB3.1Gen1
portsforfasterandbetterperformancefromyourUSB3.1Gen1devices.
• DuetothedesignoftheIntel®100serieschipset,allUSBdevicesconnectedtothe
USB2.0andUSB3.1Gen1portsarecontrolledbythexHCIcontroller.Somelegacy
USBdevicesmustupdatetheirrmwareforbettercompatibility.
10. PS/2 keyboard port (purple).ThisportisforaPS/2keyboard.

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThismotherboardcomeswithanonboardIntel®Celeron®Dual-coreprocessorJ3355.
System memory
Overview
ThismotherboardcomeswithtwoDoubleDataRate3(DDR3)DualInlineMemoryModule
(DIMM)sockets.ThegureillustratesthelocationoftheDDR3DIMMsockets:
Channel Sockets
ChannelA DIMM_A1
ChannelB DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B1
• YoumayinstallvaryingmemorysizesinChannelAandChannelB.Thesystem
mapsthetotalsizeofthelower-sizedchannelforthedual-channelconguration.Any
excessmemoryfromthehigher-sizedchannelisthenmappedforsingle-channel
operation.
• AlwaysinstalltheDIMMSwiththesameCASLatency.Foranoptimumcompatibility,
werecommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatacode
(D/C)fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththevendortogetthecorrectmemory
modules.
• AccordingtoIntel®CPUspec,DIMMvoltagebelow1.5Visrecommendedtoprotect
theCPU.
VisittheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comforthelatestQVL.
Recommended memory congurations
PRIME J3355I-C CPU
Onboard Intel®Celeron®
Dual-core processor J3355

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

BIOS information
2
• ScantheQRcodetoviewtheBIOSupdateguide.
• BeforeusingtheASUSCrashFreeBIOS3utility,renamethe
BIOSleintheremovabledeviceintoJ3355IC.CAP.
BIOS setup program
UsetheBIOSSetupprogramtoupdatetheBIOSorcongureitsparameters.TheBIOS
screensincludenavigationkeysandbriefonlinehelptoguideyouinusingtheBIOSSetup
program.
Entering BIOS Setup at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup:
Press<Delete>or<F2>duringthePower-OnSelfTest(POST).Ifyoudonotpress<Delete>
or<F2>,POSTcontinueswithitsroutines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
• Press<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>simultaneously.
• Presstheresetbuttononthesystemchassis.
• Pressthepowerbuttontoturnthesystemoffthenbackon.Dothisoptiononlyifyou
failedtoenterBIOSSetupusingthersttwooptions.
Usingthepowerbutton,resetbutton,orthe<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>keystoforceresetfroma
runningoperatingsystemcancausedamagetoyourdataorsystem.Werecommendyou
alwaysshutdownthesystemproperlyfromtheoperatingsystem.
• TheBIOSsetupscreensshowninthissectionareforreferencepurposesonly,and
maynotexactlymatchwhatyouseeonyourscreen.
• VisittheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comtodownloadthelatestBIOSleforthis
motherboard.
• IfthesystembecomesunstableafterchanginganyBIOSsetting,loadthedefault
settingstoensuresystemcompatibilityandstability.SelecttheLoad Optimized
DefaultsitemundertheExitmenuorpresshotkeyF5.
• IfthesystemfailstobootafterchanginganyBIOSsetting,trytocleartheCMOSand
resetthemotherboardtothedefaultvalue.SeesectionMotherboard overviewfor
informationonhowtoerasetheRTCRAM.
BIOS menu screen
TheBIOSsetupprogramcanbeusedundertwomodes:EZ ModeandAdvanced Mode.
Press<F7>tochangebetweenthetwomodes.
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EZ Mode
Bydefault,theEZModescreenappearswhenyouentertheBIOSsetupprogram.TheEZ
Modeprovidesyouanoverviewofthebasicsysteminformation,andallowsyoutoselectthe
displaylanguage,systemperformancemode,fanproleandbootdevicepriority.Toaccess
theAdvancedMode,clickAdvanced Mode(F7)orpress<F7>.
ThedefaultscreenforenteringtheBIOSsetupprogramcanbechanged.GototheSetup
Modeitemunderthe Boot menu.
Thebootdeviceoptionsvarydependingonthedevicesyouinstalledtothesystem.
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.
Displays the
Advanced mode
menus
Selects the boot
device priority
Loads optimized
default settings
Shows the
bootable
devices
2-2
Chapter 2: BIOS Information

Conguration elds
Menu bar
General help
Sub-menu item
Menu items
Last modied
settings
Language
MyFavorite
Quick Note
Goes back to EZ
Mode
Displays the CPU temperature, CPU
and memory voltage output
Hot Keys
Advanced Mode
TheAdvancedModeprovidesadvancedoptionsforexperiencedend-userstocongurethe
BIOSsettings.ThegurebelowshowsanexampleoftheAdvanced Mode.Refertothe
followingsectionsforthedetailedcongurations.
ToaccesstheEZMode,clickEzMode(F7)orpress<F7>.
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