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E10807First EditionAugust 2015

Copyright © 2015 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.

Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain SoftwareThis product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License (“GPL”), under the Lesser General Public License Version (“LGPL”) and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. Such software in this product is distributed without any warranty to the extent permitted by the applicable law. Copies of these licenses are included in this product.Where the applicable license entitles you to the source code of such software and/or other additional data, you may obtain it for a period of three years after our last shipment of the product, either(1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/downloador(2) for the cost of reproduction and shipment, which is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to have it shipped to, by sending a request to:

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Legal Compliance Dept.15 Li Te Rd.,Beitou, Taipei 112Taiwan

In your request please provide the name, model number and version, as stated in the About Box of the product for which you wish to obtain the corresponding source code and your contact details so that we can coordinate the terms and cost of shipment with you.The source code will be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the same license as the corresponding binary/object code.This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.ASUSTeK is eager to duly provide complete source code as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address [email protected], stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives, etc. to this email address).

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ContentsSafety information ...................................................................................... iv

About this guide ......................................................................................... iv

Package contents ....................................................................................... vi

H170-PLUS D3 specifications summary ................................................... vi

Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-1

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-3

1.4 System memory ........................................................................... 1-7

1.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-10

1.6 Headers ....................................................................................... 1-12

1.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-13

1.8 Onboard LED .............................................................................. 1-23

1.9 Software support ........................................................................ 1-24

Chapter 2: BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1

2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-6

2.3 My Favorites ............................................................................... 2-15

2.4 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-17

2.5 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 2-19

2.6 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-28

2.7 Monitor menu ............................................................................. 2-36

2.8 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-39

2.9 Tool menu ................................................................................... 2-43

2.10 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-45

AppendicesNotices .......................................................................................................A-1

ASUS contact information .......................................................................A-4

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Safety informationElectrical 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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified 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 qualified service technician or your retailer.

About this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organizedThis guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter1:Productintroduction

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.

• Chapter2:BIOSinformation

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 find more informationRefer 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 flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Conventions used in this guideTo 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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Package contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS H170-PLUS D3 motherboard

Cables 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables

Accessories1 x I/O Shield1 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.

CPU

LGA1151 socket for Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium®, 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® H170 Express Chipset

Memory

4 x DIMM, maximum 64GB, DDR3 1866(O.C.)*/1600/1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory

Dual-channel memory architecture

Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.

Graphics

Integrated graphics processor - Intel® HD Graphics support

Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, VGA ports- Supports HDMI with maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz / 2560 x

1600@60Hz- Supports DVI with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz- Supports VGA with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz

Supports Intel® InTruTM 3D, Quick Sync Video, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, and Intel® InsiderTM

Maximum shared memory of 1024 MB

Expansion Slots

1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (at x16 mode)

1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (max. at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices)

2 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots

2 x PCI slots

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Multi-GPU Support

Supports AMD® CrossFireX™ Technology

Audio

Realtek® ALC887 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC- 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 Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and

immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.- Supports jack-detection and front panel jack-retasking

Storage

Intel® H170 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 14 support- 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support

(both SATA & PCIE mode)- 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray)- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology*

* These functions work depending on the type of CPU installed.

LAN Realtek® RTL8111H Gigabit LAN controller

USBIntel® H170 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost

- 8 x USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at the rear panel)- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at the rear panel)

ASUS Unique Features

ASUS 5X PROTECTION II- ASUS LANGuard: Pumped-up throughput. 2.5X higher surge tolerance.

- ASUS Overvoltage Protection: World-class circuit-protecting power design

- ASUS DIGI+ VRM - 4+2+1 Phase digital power design

- ASUS DRAM Overcurrent Protection: Short-circuit damage prevention

- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O: 3X corrosion-resistance for greater durability!

Superb Performance

M.2 onboard

- The latest transfer technologies with up to 32Gb/s data transfer speeds

ASUS Fan Xpert 2+

- Ultimate cooling and quietness

ASUS EPU

- EPU

PC Cleaner

- Fast and easy way to get rid of unnecessary junk files

UEFI BIOS

- Most advanced options with fast response time

USB 3.0 Boost

- featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission

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ASUS Unique Features

Gaming Scenario

Audio Features

- Audio that roars on the battlefield

Media Streamer

- Pipe music or movies from your PC to a smart TV, your entertainment goes wherever you go!

- Media Streamer app for portable smartphone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems

ASUS Exclusive Features- ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support

- ASUS AI Charger

- ASUS AI Suite 3

EZ DIY

Push Notice

- Monitor your PC status with smart devices in real time

UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

- Featuring friendly graphics user interface

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 3

- Anti Surge

Q-Design

- ASUS Q-Slot

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

Quiet Thermal Design- ASUS Fan Xpert 2+

- Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heatsink solution

Rear Panel I/O Ports

1 x PS/2 Keyboard port

1 x PS/2 Mouse port

1 x HDMI port

1 x DVI port

1 x VGA port

1 x LAN (RJ45) port

4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

3 Audio jacks support 8 channel** Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 8-channel audio

output.

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Internal I/O connectors

2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports

2 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports

1 x M.2 Socket 3 (for M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 devices)

4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors

1 x CPU Fan connector (PWM mode only)

2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) for both 3-pin(DC mode) and 4-pin(PWM mode) coolers control

1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)

1 x S/PDIF out header

1 x COM connector

1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector

1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector

1 x System Panel connector

1 x Clear CMOS header

BIOS features

128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information

Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE

Support DVD

Drivers

ASUS Utilities

ASUS EZ Update

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

OS support

Windows® 10 64bit

Windows® 8.1 64bit

Windows® 7 32bit/64bit** Please refer to ASUS website and download “Windows® 7 installation guide” and

“ASUS EZ installer” to install Windows® 7.

Form factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 8.6” (30.5cm x 21.8cm)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1Product introduction

1.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.

• Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygroundedobjectorametalobject,suchasthepowersupplycase,toavoiddamagingthemdueto static electricity.

• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyisswitched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.

1.2 Motherboard overviewBeforeyouinstallthemotherboard,studytheconfigurationofyourchassistoensurethatthemotherboardfits.

Unplugthepowercordbeforeinstallingorremovingthemotherboard.Failuretodosocancause you physical injury and damage to motherboard components.

1.2.1 Placement directionWheninstallingthemotherboard,placeitintothechassisinthecorrectorientation.Theedgewith external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image.

1.2.2 Screw holesPlace six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Donotovertightenthescrews!Doingsocandamagethemotherboard.

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Place this side towards the rear

of the chassis

1.2.3 Motherboard layout

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PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCI1

PCI2

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_1

M.2

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Realtek8111H

LAN

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ASM1442K

ASM1083

USB1314USB1112

AAFP

EA

TXP

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BATTERY

SuperI/O

ALC887

KBMS

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USB3_56

HDMI

USB3_78

CHA_FAN2

CPU_FANCHA_FAN1

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cm(1

2in)LGA1151

DIGI+VRM

COMSPDIF_OUT

EATX12V

USB3_34

US

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Intel®H170

16MBBIOS

PANEL

SB_PWR

AUDIO

SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5

SATA6G_4SATA6G_3

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1.2.4 Layout contents

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)ThismotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA1151socketdesignedforthe6thGeneration Intel®Core™i7/Core™i5/Core™i3,Pentium® and Celeron® processors.

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page

1. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR,8-pinATX12V) 1-172. CPU,chassisfanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN,4-pinCHA_FAN1~2) 1-203. Intel®LGA1151CPUsocket 1-34. DDR3DIMMslots 1-75. USB3.0connector(20-1pinUSB3_12,USB3_34) 1-166. M.2Socket3 1-197. Intel®SerialATA6.0Gb/sconnector(7-pinSATA6G_3~6) 1-218. ClearRTCRAM(2-pinCLRTC) 1-129. Systempanelconnector(20-5pinPANEL) 1-22

10. StandbypowerLED(SB_PWR) 1-2311. USB2.0connectors(10-1pinUSB1112,USB1314) 1-1512. Serialportconnectors(10-1pinCOM) 1-1513. Digitalaudioconnector(4-1pinSPDIF_OUT) 1-1814. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-18

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H170-PLUS D3 CPU socket LGA1151

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1.3.1 Installing the CPU

1

2 3

A

B

UnplugallpowercablesbeforeinstallingtheCPU.

• EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedfortheLGA1151socketonly.DONOTinstallaCPUdesignedforLGA1150,LGA1155andLGA1156socketsontheLGA1151socket.

• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketandthe socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboardcomponents.

• Keepthecapafterinstallingthemotherboard.ASUSwillprocessReturnMerchandiseAuthorization(RMA)requestsonlyifthemotherboardcomeswiththecapontheLGA1151socket.

• TheproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfromincorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnPcap.

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B

C 54

1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation

ApplytheThermalInterfaceMaterialtotheCPUheatsinkandCPUbefore you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.

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A

B

B

A

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

21

To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly

2B

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1.4 System memory

1.4.1 OverviewThismotherboardcomeswithfourDoubleDataRate3(DDR3)DualInlineMemoryModule(DIMM)sockets.ThefigureillustratesthelocationoftheDDR3DIMMsockets:

1.4.2 Memory configurationsYoumayinstall2GB,4GB,and8GBunbufferednon-ECCDDR3DIMMsintotheDIMMsockets. You can refer to the recommended memory population below.

Recommended memory configurations

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H170-PLUS D3 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

DIM

M_A

1D

IMM

_A2

DIM

M_B

1D

IMM

_B2

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• YoumayinstallvaryingmemorysizesinChannelAandChannelB.Thesystemmapsthetotalsizeofthelower-sizedchannelforthedual-channelconfiguration.Anyexcessmemoryfromthehigher-sizedchannelisthenmappedforsingle-channeloperation.

• Duetothememoryaddresslimitationon32-bitWindows®OS,whenyouinstall4GBormorememoryonthemotherboard,theactualusablememoryfortheOScanbeabout3GBorless.Foreffectiveuseofmemory,werecommendthatyoudoanyofthefollowing:

- Useamaximumof3GBsystemmemoryifyouareusinga32-bitWindows®OS.

- Installa64-bitWindows®OSifyouwanttoinstall4GBormoreonthemotherboard.

- Formoredetails,refertotheMicrosoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.

• ThedefaultmemoryoperationfrequencyisdependentonitsSerialPresenceDetect(SPD),whichisthestandardwayofaccessinginformationfromamemorymodule.Underthedefaultstate,somememorymodulesforoverclockingmayoperateatalowerfrequencythanthevendor-markedvalue.Tooperateatthevendor-markedoratahigherfrequency,refertosection2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequencyadjustment.

• AlwaysinstalltheDIMMSwiththesameCASLatency.Foranoptimumcompatibility,werecommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatacode(D/C)fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththevendortogetthecorrectmemorymodules.

• VisittheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comforthelatestQVL.

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1.4.3 Installing a DIMM

1

2

3

To remove a DIMM

BA

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1.5 Expansion slotsInthefuture,youmayneedtoinstallexpansioncards.Thefollowingsub-sectionsdescribethe slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Unplugthepowercordbeforeaddingorremovingexpansioncards.Failuretodosomaycause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.5.1 Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card:

1. Beforeinstallingtheexpansioncard,readthedocumentationthatcamewithitandmake the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Removethesystemunitcover(ifyourmotherboardisalreadyinstalledinachassis).

3. Removethebracketoppositetheslotthatyouintendtouse.Keepthescrewforlateruse.

4. Alignthecardconnectorwiththeslotandpressfirmlyuntilthecardiscompletelyseated on the slot.

5. Securethecardtothechassiswiththescrewyouremovedearlier.

6. Replacethesystemcover.

1.5.2 Configuring an expansion cardAfterinstallingtheexpansioncard,configureitbyadjustingthesoftwaresettings.

1. TurnonthesystemandchangethenecessaryBIOSsettings,ifany.SeeChapter2forinformationonBIOSsetup.

2. AssignanIRQtothecard.

3. Installthesoftwaredriversfortheexpansioncard.

WhenusingPCIcardsonsharedslots,ensurethatthedriverssupport“ShareIRQ”orthatthecardsdonotneedIRQassignments.Otherwise,conflictswillarisebetweenthetwoPCIgroups,makingthesystemunstableandthecardinoperable.

1.5.3 PCI slotThePCIslotssupportLANcards,SCSIcards,USBcards,andothercardsthatcomplywithPCIspecifications.

1.5.4 PCI Express 3.0 x1 slotsThismotherboardsupportsPCIExpress3.0x1networkcards,SCSIcards,andothercardsthatcomplywiththePCIExpressspecifications.

1.5.5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 slotsThismotherboardhasthreePCIExpress3.0x16slotthatsupportsPCIExpress3.0x16graphiccardscomplyingwiththePCIExpressspecifications.

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• InsingleVGAcardmode,usethePCIe3.0x16_1slot(gray)foraPCIExpressx16graphics card to get better performance.

• WerecommendthatyouprovidesufficientpowerwhenrunningCrossFireX™mode.

• ConnectachassisfantothemotherboardconnectorlabeledCHA_FAN1/2whenusingmultiplegraphicscardsforbetterthermalenvironment.

VGA configurationPCI Express operating mode

PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 3.0 x16_2

Single VGA/PCIe cardx16(RecommendedforsingleVGAcard) N/A

Dual VGA/PCIe cards x16 x4

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D

PCIEx16_1 shared – – –

PCIEx16_2 shared – – –PCIEx1_1 – – shared –PCIEx1_2 shared – – –PCI 1 – shared – –PCI 2 – – shared –Realtek8111GRLANController – – – shared

HDAudio shared – – –SATAController shared – – –XHCIController shared – – –

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1.6 Headers1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)

ThisheaderallowsyoutocleartheRealTimeClock(RTC)RAMinCMOS.YoucancleartheCMOSmemoryofdate,time,andsystemsetupparametersbyerasingtheCMOSRTCRAMdata.TheonboardbuttoncellbatterypowerstheRAMdatainCMOS,whichincludesystemsetupinformationsuchassystempasswords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. TurnOFFthecomputerandunplugthepowercord.

2. Useametalobjectsuchasascrewdrivertoshortthetwopins.

3. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer.

4. Holddownthe<Del>keyduringthebootprocessandenterBIOSsetuptore-enter data.

• Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandshortthetwopinsagaintocleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AfterclearingtheCMOS,reinstallthebattery.

• YoudonotneedtocleartheRTCwhenthesystemhangsduetooverclocking.Forsystemfailureduetooverclocking,usetheCPUParameterRecall(C.P.R.)feature.Shutdownandrebootthesystem,thentheBIOSautomaticallyresetsparametersettingstodefaultvalues.

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H170-PLUS D3 Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC+3

V_B

AT

GN

D

PIN 1

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1.7 Connectors

1.7.1 Rear panel connectors

4. Line In port (light blue).Thisportconnectstothetape,CD,DVDplayer,orotheraudio sources.

5. Line Out port (lime).Thisportconnectstoaheadphoneoraspeaker.Inthe4.1,5.1and7.1-channelconfigurations,thefunctionofthisportbecomesFrontSpeakerOut.

6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

Refertotheaudioconfigurationtableforthefunctionoftheaudioportsin2.1,4.1,5.1,or7.1-channelconfiguration.

1. PS/2 mouse port (green).ThisportisforaPS/2mouse.

2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This15-pinportisforaVGAmonitororotherVGA-compatibledevices.

3. LAN (RJ-45) port.ThisportallowsGigabitconnectiontoaLocalAreaNetwork(LAN)through a network hub.

LAN port LED indications

LAN port

Speed LED

Activity Link LED

Activity/Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOff Nolink OFF 10MbpsconnectionOrange Linked ORANGE 100MbpsconnectionOrange(Blinking)

Dataactivity GREEN 1Gbps connection

Orange(Blinkingthensteady)

Readytowake up from S5mode

_ _

2

10

4 53

68 7

1

11 9

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Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration

PortHeadset

2.1-channel4.1-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel

LightBlue(Rearpanel) Line In RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOutLime(Rearpanel) LineOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOutPink(Rearpanel) MicIn MicIn Bass/Center Bass/CenterLime(Frontpanel) - - - SideSpeakerOut

To configure an 7.1-channel audio output:

UseachassiswithHDaudiomoduleinthefrontpaneltosupportan7.1-channelaudio output.

7. USB 2.0 ports.These4-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB2.0/1.1devices.

8. USB 3.0 ports.These9-pinUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsareforUSB3.0devices.

• DuetothelimitationofUSB3.0controller,USB3.0devicescanonlybeusedunderWindowsOSenvironmentandaftertheUSB3.0driverinstallation.

• WestronglyrecommendthatyouconnectUSB3.0devicestoUSB3.0portsforfasterandbetterperformancefromyourUSB3.0devices.

9. HDMI port.ThisportisforaHigh-DefinitionMultimediaInterface(HDMI)connector,andisHDCPcompliantallowingplaybackofHDDVD,Blu-ray,andotherprotectedcontent.

10. DVI-D port.ThisportisforanyDVI-Dcompatibledevice.

DVI-DcannotbeconvertedtooutputfromRGBSignaltoCRTandisnotcompatiblewithDVI-I.

11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple).ThisportisforaPS/2keyboard.

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1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)

Thisconnectorisforaserial(COM)port.Connecttheserialportmodulecabletothisconnector,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthesystemchassis.

TheCOMmoduleispurchasedseparately.

2. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB1314)

TheseconnectorsareforUSB2.0ports.ConnecttheUSBmodulecabletoanyoftheseconnectors,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthesystemchassis.TheseUSBconnectorscomplywithUSB2.0specificationsandsupportsupto480Mbpsconnectionspeed.

Neverconnecta1394cabletotheUSBconnectors.Doingsowilldamagethemotherboard!

TheUSB2.0moduleispurchasedseparately.

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H170-PLUS D3 USB2.0 connectors

US

B+5

VU

SB

_P13

-U

SB

_P13

+G

ND

NC

US

B+5

VU

SB

_P14

-U

SB

_P14

+G

ND

USB1314

PIN 1

US

B+5

VU

SB

_P11

-U

SB

_P11

+G

ND

NC

US

B+5

VU

SB

_P12

-U

SB

_P12

+G

ND

USB1112

PIN 1

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H170-PLUS D3 Serial port (COM) connector

PIN 1

COM

DC

DTX

DG

ND

RTS R

I

RX

DD

TRD

SR

CTS

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3. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12, USB3_34)

TheseconnectorsallowyoutoconnectaUSB3.0moduleforadditionalUSB3.0frontorrearpanelports.WithaninstalledUSB3.0module,youcanenjoyallthebenefitsofUSB3.0includingfasterdatatransferspeedsofupto5Gbps,fasterchargingtimeforUSB-chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefficiency,andbackwardcompatibilitywithUSB2.0.

TheUSB3.0moduleispurchasedseparately.

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H170-PLUS D3 USB3.0 Front panel connectors

USB3_12

USB3+5VIntA_P1_SSRX-IntA_P1_SSRX+GNDIntA_P1_SSTX-IntA_P1_SSTX+GNDIntA_P1_D-IntA_P1_D+GND

PIN 1

USB3+5VIntA_P2_SSRX-IntA_P2_SSRX+

GNDIntA_P2_SSTX-IntA_P2_SSTX+

GNDIntA_P2_D-IntA_P2_D+

USB3_34

US

B3+

5VIn

tA_P

1_S

SR

X-

IntA

_P1_

SS

RX

+G

ND

IntA

_P1_

SS

TX-

IntA

_P1_

SS

TX+

GN

DIn

tA_P

1_D

-In

tA_P

1_D

+G

ND

PIN 1

US

B3+

5VIn

tA_P

2_S

SR

X-

IntA

_P2_

SS

RX

+G

ND

IntA

_P2_

SS

TX-

IntA

_P2_

SS

TX+

GN

DIn

tA_P

2_D

-In

tA_P

2_D

+A

B

A

B

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• Forafullyconfiguredsystem,werecommendthatyouuseapowersupplyunit(PSU)thatcomplieswithATX12VSpecification2.0(orlaterversion)andprovidesaminimumpowerof350W.

• DONOTforgettoconnectthe4-pin/8-pinATX+12Vpowerplug.Otherwise,thesystem will not boot up.

• WerecommendthatyouuseaPSUwithhigherpoweroutputwhenconfiguringasystemwithmorepower-consumingdevicesorwhenyouintendtoinstalladditionaldevices.Thesystemmaybecomeunstableormaynotbootupifthepowerisinadequate.

• Ifyouwanttousetwoormorehigh-endPCIExpressx16cards,useaPSUwith1000W power or higher to ensure the system’s stability.

• Ifyouareuncertainabouttheminimumpowersupplyrequirementforyoursystem,refertotheRecommendedPowerSupplyWattageCalculatorathttp://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.

4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V)

TheseconnectorsareforATXpowersupplyplugs.Thepowersupplyplugsaredesignedtofittheseconnectorsinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientationandpushdownfirmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyfit.

H170-PLUS D3

H170-PLUS D3 ATX power connectors

EATX12V

+12V

DC

+12V

DC

+12V

DC

+12V

DC

GN

DG

ND

GN

DG

ND

EATXPWR

PIN 1

PIN 1

GND+5 Volts+5 Volts+5 Volts-5 VoltsGNDGNDGNDPSON#GND-12 Volts+3 Volts

+3 Volts+12 Volts+12 Volts

+5V StandbyPower OK

GND+5 Volts

GND+5 Volts

GND+3 Volts+3 Volts

AA B

B

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5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelaudioI/OmodulethatsupportseitherHDAudioorlegacyAC`97audiostandard.ConnectoneendofthefrontpanelaudioI/Omodulecabletothisconnector.

• Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-definitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothisconnectortoavailofthemotherboard’shigh-definitionaudiocapability.

• Ifyouwanttoconnectahigh-definitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothisconnector,settheFrontPanelTypeitemintheBIOSsetupto[HD].IfyouwanttoconnectanAC’97frontpanelaudiomoduletothisconnector,settheitemto[AC97].Bydefault,thisconnectorissetto[HD].Seesection2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.

6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

ThisconnectorisforanadditionalSony/PhilipsDigitalInterface(S/PDIF)port.ConnecttheS/PDIFOutmodulecabletothisconnector,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopening at the back of the system chassis.

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H170-PLUS D3 Front panel audio connector

AAFP

AG

ND

NC

SE

NS

E1_

RE

TUR

SE

NS

E2_

RE

TUR

PO

RT1

LP

OR

T1 R

PO

RT2

RS

EN

SE

_SE

ND

PO

RT2

L

HD-audio-compliantpin definition

PIN 1

AG

ND

NC

NC

NC

MIC

2M

ICP

WR

Line

out

_R NC

Line

out

_L

Legacy AC’97compliant definition

H170-PLUS D3

H170-PLUS D3 Digital audio connectorSPDIF_OUT

+5V

SP

DIF

OU

TG

ND

PIN 1

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7. M.2 socket 3

This socket allows you to install an M.2(NGFF)SSDmodule.

• ThissocketsupportsMKeyand2242/2260/2280storagedevices.

• WhenusingIntel®DesktopResponsivenesstechnologieswithPCIe/SATAM.2device,ensure to set up the Windows®UEFIoperatingsystemunderRAIDmode.

TheM.2(NGFF)SSDmoduleispurchasedseparately.

H170-PLUS D3

H170-PLUS D3 M.2(SOCKET3)

M.2(SOCKET3)

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Donotforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insufficientairflowinsidethesystemmaydamagethemotherboardcomponents.Thesearenotjumpers!Donotplacejumpercapsonthefanconnectors!TheCPU_FANconnectorsupportsaCPUfanofmaximum1A(12W)fanpower.

Onlythe4-pinCPUfansupportstheASUSFanXpert2+feature.

8. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1/2)

Connectthefancablestothefanconnectorsonthemotherboard,ensuringthattheblack wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector

CHA_FAN1

+5V

CH

A F

AN

INC

HA

FA

N P

WR

GN

D

ACPU_FAN

CP

U F

AN

PW

MC

PU

FA

N IN

CP

U F

AN

PW

RG

ND

BA

CHA_FAN2GNDCHA FAN PWRCHA FAN IN+5V

C

B

C

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9. Intel® H170 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_3~6)

TheseconnectorsconnecttoSerialATA6.0Gb/sharddiskdrivesviaSerialATA6.0Gb/s signal cables.

Whenusinghot-plugandNCQ,settheSATA Mode SelectionitemintheBIOSto[AHCI].Seesection2.6.5 SATA Configuration for details.

SATA6G_4

SATA6G_6

GNDRSATA_TXP2RSATA_TXN2

GNDRSATA_RXN2RSATA_RXP2

GND

GN

DR

SA

TA_TX

P4

RS

ATA

_TXN

4G

ND

RS

ATA

_RX

N4

RS

ATA

_RX

P4

GN

D

SATA6G_5

GN

DR

SA

TA_TX

P3

RS

ATA

_TXN

3G

ND

RS

ATA

_RX

N3

RS

ATA

_RX

P3

GN

D

SATA6G_3GND

RSATA_TXP1RSATA_TXN1

GNDRSATA_RXN1RSATA_RXP1

GND

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• SystempowerLED(4-pin+PWR_LED-)

This2-pinconnectorisforthesystempowerLED.ConnectthechassispowerLEDcabletothisconnector.ThesystempowerLEDlightsupwhenyouturnonthesystempower,andblinkswhenthesystemisinsleepmode.

• HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pin+HDD_LED-)

This2-pinconnectorisfortheHDDActivityLED.ConnecttheHDDActivityLEDcabletothisconnector.TheHDDLEDlightsuporflasheswhendataisreadfromorwrittentotheHDD.

• Systemwarningspeaker(4-pinSPEAKER)

This4-pinconnectorisforthechassis-mountedsystemwarningspeaker.Thespeakerallows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

• ATXpowerbutton/soft-offbutton(2-pinPWR_SW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the operating system settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the systemisONturnsthesystemOFF.

• Resetbutton(2-pinRESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

10. System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL)

Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.

H170-PLUS D3

H170-PLUS D3 System panel connector

PLE

D+

PLE

D-

PW

RG

roun

d

+5V

_SP

KO

Gro

und

Gro

und

Spe

aker

HD

D_L

ED

+H

DD

_LE

D-

Gro

und

RE

SE

TN

CP

LED

+

PLE

D-PIN 1

+PWR_LED-

+PWR_LED-

SPEAKER

PANEL

+HDD_LED-

PWR_SW

RESET

* Requires an ATX power supply

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1.8 Onboard LED1. Standby Power LED (SB_PWR)

ThemotherboardcomeswithastandbypowerLEDthatlightsuptoindicatethatthesystemisON,insleepmode,orinsoft-offmode.Thisisareminderthatyoushouldshutdownthesystemandunplugthepowercablebeforeremovingorplugginginanymotherboardcomponent.TheillustrationbelowshowsthelocationoftheonboardLED.

H170-PLUS D3

H170-PLUS D3 Standby power LED

SB_PWR

ONStandby Power Powered Off

OFF

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1.9 Software support1.9.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows®7(32bit/64-bit),Windows®8.1(64-bit)andWindows® 10(64-bit)OperatingSystems(OS).AlwaysinstallthelatestOSversionandcorrespondingupdatestomaximizethefeaturesofyourhardware.

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Motherboardsettingsandhardwareoptionsvary.RefertoyourOSdocumentationfordetailed information.

1.9.2 Support DVD informationTheSupportDVDthatcomeswiththemotherboardpackagecontainsthedrivers,softwareapplications,andutilitiesthatyoucaninstalltoavailallmotherboardfeatures.

ThecontentsoftheSupportDVDaresubjecttochangeatanytimewithoutnotice.VisittheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comforupdates.

To run the Support DVDPlacetheSupportDVDintotheopticaldrive.IfAutorunisenabledinyourcomputer,theDVDautomaticallydisplaysthelistsoftheuniquefeaturesofyourASUSmotherboard.ClicktheDrivers,Utilities,Manual,orSpecials tabstodisplaytheirrespectivemenus.

The following screen is for reference only.

IfAutorunisNOTenabledinyourcomputer,browsethecontentsoftheSupportDVDtolocatethefileASSETUP.EXEfromtheBINfolder.Double-clicktheASSETUP.EXEtoruntheDVD.

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2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

• SaveacopyoftheoriginalmotherboardBIOSfiletoaUSBflashdiskincaseyouneedtorestoretheBIOSinthefuture.CopytheoriginalmotherboardBIOSusingtheASUSUpdateutility.

• ThescreencapturesarefromH170-PLUSD3BIOS0307version.Thescreencapturesareforreferenceonly.

2.1.1 EZ UpdateEZUpdateisautilitythatallowsyoutoautomaticallyupdateyourmotherboard’ssoftwares,driversandtheBIOSversioneasily.Withthisutlity,youcanalsomanuallyupdatethesavedBIOSandselectabootlogowhenthesystemgoesintoPOST.

TolaunchEZUpdate,clickEZ Update ontheAISuite3mainmenubar.

BIOS information 2

EZUpdaterequiresanInternetconnectioneitherthroughanetworkoranISP(InternetServiceProvider).

Click to automatically

update your motherboard’s

driver, software and firmware

Click to find and select the BIOS

from file

Click to select a boot logo

Click to update the BIOS

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2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3TheASUSEZFlash3featureallowsyoutoupdatetheBIOSwithoutusinganOS-basedutility.

• EnsurethatyouloadtheBIOSdefaultsettingstoensuresystemcompatibilityandstability.Selectthe Load Optimized DefaultsitemundertheExitmenu.Seesection2.10 Exit Menufordetails.

• CheckyourInternetconnectionbeforeupdatingtheBIOSviatheInternet.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 3:

1. EntertheAdvanced ModeoftheBIOSsetupprogram.GototheToolmenutoselectASUS EZ Flash 3 Utilityandpress<Enter>toenableit.

2. FollowthestepsbelowtoupdatetheBIOSviaUSBorInternet.

Via USB

a) InserttheUSBflashdiskthatcontainsthelatestBIOSfiletotheUSBport,thenselectby USB.

b) Press<Tab>toswitchtotheDrivefield.

c) PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystofindtheUSBflashdiskthatcontainsthelatestBIOS,andthenpress<Enter>.

d) Press<Tab>toswitchtotheFolder Infofield.

e) PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystofindtheBIOSfile,andthenpress<Enter>toperformtheBIOSupdateprocess.

Via the Internet

a) Selectby Internet.

b) PresstheLeft/RightarrowkeystoselectanInternetconnectionmethod,andthenpress<Enter>.

c) Followtheonscreeninstructionstocompletetheupdate.

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3. Rebootthesystemwhentheupdateprocessisdone.

• ASUSEZFlash3supportsUSBdevices,suchasaUSBflashdisk,withFAT32/16formatandsinglepartitiononly.

• DONOTshutdownorresetthesystemwhileupdatingtheBIOStopreventsystembootfailure!

2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityTheASUSCrashFreeBIOS3isanautorecoverytoolthatallowsyoutorestoretheBIOSfilewhenitfailsorgetscorruptedduringtheupdatingprocess.YoucanrestoreacorruptedBIOSfileusingthemotherboardsupportDVDoraUSBflashdrivethatcontainstheupdatedBIOSfile.

• Beforeusingthisutility,renametheBIOSfileintheremovabledeviceintoH17P3.CAP.

• TheBIOSfileinthesupportDVDmaynotbethelatestversion.DownloadthelatestBIOSfilefromtheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.com.

Recovering the BIOSTo recover the BIOS:

1. Turnonthesystem.

2. InsertthesupportDVDtotheopticaldriveortheUSBflashdrivethatcontainstheBIOSfiletotheUSBport.

3. TheutilityautomaticallychecksthedevicesfortheBIOSfile.Whenfound,theutilityreadstheBIOSfileandentersASUSEZFlash3utilityautomatically.

4. ThesystemrequiresyoutoenterBIOSSetuptorecoverBIOSsettings.Toensuresystemcompatibilityandstability,werecommendthatyoupress<F5>toloaddefaultBIOSvalues.

DONOTshutdownorresetthesystemwhileupdatingtheBIOS!Doingsocancausesystembootfailure!

2.1.4 ASUS BIOS UpdaterASUSBIOSUpdaterallowsyoutoupdatetheBIOSinDOSenvironment.

Thescreencapturesusedinthissectionareforreferenceonlyandmaynotbeexactlythesameasactuallyshownonyourcomputerscreen.

Before updating BIOS

• PreparethemotherboardsupportDVDandaUSBflashdrive.

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• DownloadthelatestBIOSfileandBIOSUpdaterfromhttp://support.asus.comandsavetheminyourUSBflashdrive.

NTFSisnotsupportedunderFreeDOSenvironment.EnsurethatyourUSBflashdriveisinsinglepartitionandinFAT32/16format.

• Turnoffthecomputer.

• EnsurethatyourcomputerhasaDVDopticaldrive.

Booting the system in DOS environmentTo boot the system in DOS:

1. InserttheUSBflashdrivewiththelatestBIOSfileandBIOSUpdatertotheUSBport.

2. Bootyourcomputerthenpress<F8>tolaunchtheselectbootdevicescreen.

3. Whentheselectbootdevicescreenappears,inserttheSupportDVDintotheopticaldrivethenselecttheopticaldriveasthebootdevice.

Please select boot device: and to move selection ENTER to select boot deviceESC to boot using defaults

P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB)aigo miniking (250MB)UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB)P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB)UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB)Enter Setup

4. Whenthebootingmessageappears,press<Enter>withinfive(5)secondstoenterFreeDOSprompt.

Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)!C:/> d:D:/>

5. OntheFreeDOSprompt,typed:thenpress<Enter>toswitchthediskfromDriveC(opticaldrive)toDriveD(USBflashdrive).

ISOLINUX 3.20 2006-08-26 Copyright (C) 1994-2005 H. Peter AnvinA Bootable DVD/CD is detected. Press ENTER to boot from the DVD/CD.If no key is pressed within 5 seconds, the system will boot next prioritydevice automatically. boot:

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Updating the BIOS fileTo update the BIOS file:

1. OntheFreeDOSprompt,typebupdater /pc /gandpress<Enter>.

2. OntheBIOSUpdaterscreen,press<Tab>toswitchfromFilespaneltoDrivespanelthenselectD:.

D:/> bupdater /pc /g

ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.31 [2014/01/01]

Current ROMBOARD: H170-PLUS D3VER: 0307 (H :00 B :00)DATE: 12/27/2089

Update ROMBOARD: UnknownVER: UnknownDATE: Unknown

PATH: C:\

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FORMAN~1 <DIR>H17P3.CAP 8390656 2014-05-14 21:14:34

Note[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit

Files panel

Drives panel

3. Press<Tab>toswitchfromDrivespaneltoFilespanelthenpress<Up/DownorHome/End>keystoselecttheBIOSfileandpress<Enter>.

4. AftertheBIOSUpdatercheckstheselectedBIOSfile,selectYestoconfirmtheBIOSupdate.

Are you sure you want to update the BIOS?

Yes No

TheBIOSBackupfeatureisnotsupportedduetosecurityregulations.

5. SelectYesthenpress<Enter>.WhenBIOSupdateisdone,press<ESC>toexitBIOSUpdater.

6. Restartyourcomputer.

DONOTshutdownorresetthesystemwhileupdatingtheBIOStopreventsystembootfailaure.

EnsuretoloadtheBIOSdefaultsettingstoensuresystemcompatibilityandstability.SelecttheLoad Optimized DefaultsitemundertheExitBIOSmenu.Seesection2.10 Exit Menufordetails.

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2.2 BIOS setup programUsetheBIOSSetupprogramtoupdatetheBIOSorconfigureitsparameters.TheBIOSscreensincludenavigationkeysandbriefonlinehelptoguideyouinusingtheBIOSSetupprogram.

Entering BIOS Setup at startupTo enter BIOS Setup at startup:

Press<Delete>or<F2>duringthePower-OnSelfTest(POST).Ifyoudonotpress<Delete>or<F2>,POSTcontinueswithitsroutines.

Entering BIOS Setup after POSTTo enter BIOS Setup after POST:

Press<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>simultaneously.

Presstheresetbuttononthesystemchassis.

Pressthepowerbuttontoturnthesystemoffthenbackon.DothisoptiononlyifyoufailedtoenterBIOSSetupusingthefirsttwooptions.

Usingthepowerbutton,resetbutton,orthe<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>keystoforceresetfromarunningoperatingsystemcancausedamagetoyourdataorsystem.Werecommendyoualwaysshutdownthesystemproperlyfromtheoperatingsystem.

• TheBIOSsetupscreensshowninthissectionareforreferencepurposesonly,andmaynotexactlymatchwhatyouseeonyourscreen.

• VisittheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comtodownloadthelatestBIOSfileforthismotherboard.

• EnsurethatamouseisconnectedtoyourmotherboardifyouwanttousethemousetocontroltheBIOSsetupprogram.

• IfthesystembecomesunstableafterchanginganyBIOSsetting,loadthedefaultsettingstoensuresystemcompatibilityandstability.SelecttheLoad Optimized DefaultsitemundertheExitmenuorpresshotkeyF5.Seesection2.10 Exit Menufordetails.

• IfthesystemfailstobootafterchanginganyBIOSsetting,trytocleartheCMOSandresetthemotherboardtothedefaultvalue.Seesection1.6 HeadersforinformationonhowtoerasetheRTCRAM.

BIOS menu screenTheBIOSsetupprogramcanbeusedundertwomodes:EZ ModeandAdvanced Mode.Press<F7>tochangebetweenthetwomodes.

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2.2.1 EZ ModeBydefault,theEZModescreenappearswhenyouentertheBIOSsetupprogram.TheEZModeprovidesyouanoverviewofthebasicsysteminformation,andallowsyoutoselectthedisplaylanguage,systemperformancemode,fanprofileandbootdevicepriority.ToaccesstheAdvancedMode,clickAdvanced Mode(F7)orpress<F7>.

ThedefaultscreenforenteringtheBIOSsetupprogramcanbechanged.RefertotheSetup Modeiteminsection2.8 Boot menufordetails.

Thebootdeviceoptionsvarydependingonthedevicesyouinstalledtothesystem.

Displays the Advanced mode menus

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

Search on FAQs

Selects the boot device priority

Saves the changes and resets the system

Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking

Shows the bootable devicesDisplays the CPU Fan’s speed.

Click the button to manually tune the fans

Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Loads

optimized default settings

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Configuration fields

Menu bar

Item description

Sub-menu item

Menu items

Last modified settings

Language Hot Keys

MyFavorite

Q-Fan control EZ Tuning Wizard

Goes back to EZ Mode

Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU and memory

voltage output

Quick Note

2.2.2 Advanced ModeTheAdvancedModeprovidesadvancedoptionsforexperiencedend-userstoconfiguretheBIOSsettings.ThefigurebelowshowsanexampleoftheAdvanced Mode.Refertothefollowingsectionsforthedetailedconfigurations.

ToaccesstheEZMode,clickEzMode(F7)orpress<F7>.

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Menu itemsThehighlighteditemonthemenubardisplaysthespecificitemsforthatmenu.Forexample,selectingMainshowstheMainmenuitems.

Theotheritems(MyFavorites,AiTweaker,Advanced,Monitor,Boot,Tool,andExit)onthemenubarhavetheirrespectivemenuitems.

Submenu itemsAgreaterthansign(>)beforeeachitemonanymenuscreenmeansthattheitemhasasubmenu.Todisplaythesubmenu,selecttheitemandpress<Enter>.

LanguageThisbuttonabovethemenubarcontainsthelanguagesthatyoucanselectforyourBIOS.ClickthisbuttontoselectthelanguagethatyouwanttodisplayinyourBIOSscreen.

MyFavorites (F3)ThisbuttonabovethemenubarshowsallBIOSitemsinaTreeMapsetup.Selectfrequently-usedBIOSsettingsandsaveittoMyFavoritesmenu.

Refertosection2.3 My Favorites formoreinformation.

Q-Fan Control (F6)Thisbuttonabovethemenubardisplaysthecurrentsettingsofyourfans.Usethisbuttontomanuallytweakthefanstoyourdesiredsettings.

Refertosection2.2.3 QFan Controlformoreinformation.

EZ Tuning Wizard (F11)Thisbuttonabovethemenubarallowsyoutoviewandtweaktheoverclockingsettingsofyoursystem.Italsoallowsyoutochangethemotherboard’sSATAmodefromAHCItoRAIDmode.

Refertosection2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizardformoreinformation.

Menu barThemenubarontopofthescreenhasthefollowingmainitems:

My Favorites Forsavingthefrequently-usedsystemsettingsandconfiguration

Main Forchangingthebasicsystemconfiguration

Ai Tweaker Forchangingtheoverclockingsettings

Advanced Forchangingtheadvancedsystemsettings

Monitor Fordisplayingthesystemtemperature,powerstatus,andchangingthefansettings

Boot Forchangingthesystembootconfiguration

Tool Forconfiguringoptionsforspecialfunctions

Exit Forselectingtheexitoptionsandloadingdefaultsettings

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Search on FAQMoveyourmouseoverthisbuttontoshowaQRcode.ScanthisQRcodewithyourmobiledevicetoconnecttotheASUSBIOSFAQwebpage.YoucanalsoscantheQRcodebelow.

Quick Note (F9)ThisbuttonabovethemenubarallowsyoutokeyinnotesoftheactivitiesthatyouhavedoneinBIOS.

• TheQuickNotefunctiondoesnotsupportthefollowingkeyboardfunctions:delete,cut,copyandpaste.

• Youcanonlyusethealphanumericcharacterstoenteryournotes.

Hot keysThisbuttonabovethemenubarcontainsthenavigationkeysfortheBIOSsetupprogram.Usethenavigationkeystoselectitemsinthemenuandchangethesettings.

Scroll barAscrollbarappearsontherightsideofamenuscreenwhenthereareitemsthatdonotfitonthescreen.PresstheUp/Downarrowkeysor<PageUp>/<PageDown>keystodisplaytheotheritemsonthescreen.

General helpAtthetoprightcornerofthemenuscreenisabriefdescriptionoftheselecteditem.Use<F12>keytocapturetheBIOSscreenandsaveittotheremovablestoragedevice.

Configuration fieldsThesefieldsshowthevaluesforthemenuitems.Ifanitemisuser-configurable,youcanchangethevalueofthefieldoppositetheitem.Youcannotselectanitemthatisnotuser-configurable.

Aconfigurablefieldishighlightedwhenselected.Tochangethevalueofafield,selectitandpress<Enter>todisplayalistofoptions.

Last Modified buttonThisbuttonshowstheitemsthatyoulastmodifiedandsavedinBIOSSetup.

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2.2.3 QFan ControlTheQFanControlallowsyoutosetafanprofileormanuallyconfiguretheoperatingspeedofyourCPUandchassisfans.

Click to select a fan to be configured

Click to undo the changes

Click to apply the fan setting Click to

go back to main menu

Select a profile to apply to your fans

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Configuring fans manuallySelectManualfromthelistofprofilestomanuallyconfigureyourfans’operatingspeed.

Toconfigureyourfans:

1. Selectthefanthatyouwanttoconfigureandtoviewitscurrentstatus.

2. Clickanddragthespeedpointstoadjustthefans’operatingspeed.

3. ClickApplytosavethechangesthenclickExit (ESC).

Speed pointsClick to manually configure your fans

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2.2.4 EZ Tuning WizardEZTuningWizardallowsyoutoeasilysetRAIDinyoursystemusingthisfeature.

Creating RAIDTocreateRAID:

1. Press<F11>onyourkeyboardorclick fromtheBIOSscreentoopenEZTuningWizardscreen.

2. ClickYestoenableRAID.

• EnsurethatyourHDDshavenoexistingRAIDvolumes.

• EnsuretoconnectyourHDDstoIntel®SATAconnectors.

3. TheavailableHDDsdisplay.ClickNexttocontinue.

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4. SelectthetypeofstorageforyourRAIDEasy BackuporSuper Speed,thenclickNext.

a. ForEasyBackup,selectfromEasy Backup (RAID1)orEasy Backup (RAID10) thenclickNext.

b. ForSuperSpeed,selectfromSuper Speed (RAID0)orSuper Speed (RAID5) thenclickNext.

YoucanonlyselectEasyBackup(RAID10)ifyouconnectfour(4)HDDs.

5. AfterselectingthetypeofRAID,clickYestocontinuetheRAIDsetup.

6. AftertheRAIDsetupisdone,clickYestoexitthesetupthenclickOKtoresetyoursystem.

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2.3 My FavoritesMyFavoritesisyourpersonalspacewhereyoucaneasilysaveandaccessyourfavorite

BIOSitems.

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Adding items to My FavoritesToaddBIOSitems:

1. Press<F3>onyourkeyboardorclick fromtheBIOSscreentoopenSetupTreeMapscreen.

2. OntheSetupTreeMapscreen,selecttheBIOSitemsthatyouwanttosaveinMyFavoritesscreen.

3. Selectanitemfrommainmenupanel,thenclickthesubmenuthatyouwanttosaveasfavoritefromthesubmenupanelandclick .

YoucannotaddthefollowingitemstoMyFavoriteitems:

• User-manageditemssuchaslanguageandbootorder

4. ClickExit (ESC)orpress<esc>keytocloseSetupTreeMapscreen.

5. GotoMyFavoritesmenutoviewthesavedBIOSitems.

Main menu panel

Submenu panel

Selected shortcut items

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2.4.1 Language [English]AllowsyoutochoosetheBIOSlanguageversionfromtheoptions.Configurationoptions:[English] [Español][Русский][한국어]

2.4.2 SecurityTheSecuritymenuitemsallowyoutochangethesystemsecuritysettings.

• IfyouhaveforgottenyourBIOSpassword,erasetheCMOSRealTimeClock(RTC)RAMtocleartheBIOSpassword.Seesection1.6 HeadersforinformationonhowtoerasetheRTCRAM.

• TheAdministratororUser PassworditemsontopofthescreenshowthedefaultNot Installed.Afteryousetapassword,theseitemsshowInstalled.

2.4 Main menuTheMainmenuscreenappearswhenyouentertheAdvancedModeoftheBIOSSetupprogram.TheMainmenuprovidesyouanoverviewofthebasicsysteminformation,andallowsyoutosetthesystemdate,time,language,andsecuritysettings.

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Administrator PasswordIfyouhavesetanadministratorpassword,werecommendthatyouentertheadministratorpasswordforaccessingthesystem.

To set an administrator password:

1. SelecttheAdministrator Passworditemandpress<Enter>.

2. FromtheCreate New Passwordbox,keyinapassword,thenpress<Enter>.

3. Confirmthepasswordwhenprompted.

To change an administrator password:

1. SelecttheAdministrator Passworditemandpress<Enter>.

2. FromtheEnter Current Passwordbox,keyinthecurrentpassword,thenpress<Enter>.

3. FromtheCreate New Passwordbox,keyinanewpassword,thenpress<Enter>.

4. Confirmthepasswordwhenprompted.

Tocleartheadministratorpassword,followthesamestepsasinchanginganadministratorpassword,butpress<Enter>whenpromptedtocreate/confirmthepassword.Afteryouclearthepassword,theAdministrator PassworditemontopofthescreenshowsNot Installed.

User PasswordIfyouhavesetauserpassword,youmustentertheuserpasswordforaccessingthesystem.TheUser PassworditemontopofthescreenshowsthedefaultNot Installed.Afteryousetapassword,thisitemshowsInstalled.

To set a user password:

1. SelecttheUser Passworditemandpress<Enter>.

2. FromtheCreate New Passwordbox,keyinapassword,thenpress<Enter>.

3. Confirmthepasswordwhenprompted.

To change a user password:

1. SelecttheUser Passworditemandpress<Enter>.

2. FromtheEnter Current Passwordbox,keyinthecurrentpassword,thenpress<Enter>.

3. FromtheCreate New Passwordbox,keyinanewpassword,thenpress<Enter>.

4. Confirmthepasswordwhenprompted.

Tocleartheuserpassword,followthesamestepsasinchangingauserpassword,butpress<Enter>whenpromptedtocreate/confirmthepassword.Afteryouclearthepassword,theUser PassworditemontopofthescreenshowsNot Installed.

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2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutoselecttheCPUoverclockingoptionstoachievethedesiredCPUinternalfrequency.Selectanyofthesepresetoverclockingconfigurationoptions:

[Auto] Loadstheoptimalsettingsforthesystemautomatically.

[Manual] AllowsyoutoassigntheBCLK(baseclock)frequencymanually.

ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheAiOverclockingTunerto[Manual].

2.5 Ai Tweaker menuTheAiTweakermenuitemsallowyoutoconfigureoverclocking-relateditems.

BecautiouswhenchangingthesettingsoftheAiTweakermenuitems.Incorrectfieldvaluescancausethesystemtomalfunction.

TheconfigurationoptionsforthissectionvarydependingontheCPUandDIMMmodelyouinstalledonthemotherboard.

ScrolldowntodisplayotherBIOSitems.

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BCLK Frequency [100]ThisitemallowsyoutosettheBCLK(baseclock)frequencytoenhancethesystemperformance.Usethe<+>or<->toadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom40.0MHzto340.0MHz.

WerecommendyoutosetthevaluebasedontheCPUspecification,ashighBCLKfrequenciesmaydamagetheCPUpermanently.

BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutostartoverclockingthesystemfromtheinitialBCLK(baseclock)frequencytotheassignedBCLKfrequency.Usethe<+>or<->toadjustthevalue.ThevaluerangesdependonthevalueyousetonBCLKFrequency.

2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto][Auto] Thisitemallowsyoutomaximizetheoveclockingperformanceoptimized

byASUScoreratiosettings.

[Disabled] Thisitemallowsyoutosettodefaultcoreratiosettings.

2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutosettheCPUcoreratiolimitpercoreorsynchronizeautomaticallytoallcores.Configurationoptions:[Auto][SyncAllCores][PerCore]

WhentheCPUCoreRatioissetto[Sync All Cores]or[Per Core],thefollowingitemsappear.

1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]Select[Auto]toapplytheCPUdefaultTurboRatiosettingormanuallyassigna1-CoreLimitvaluethatmustbehigherthanorequaltothe2-CoreRatioLimit.

2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]Select[Auto]toapplytheCPUdefaultTurboRatiosettingormanuallyassigna2-CoreLimitvaluethatmustbehigherthanorequaltothe3-CoreRatioLimit.

Ifyouassignavaluefor2-CoreRatioLimit,donotsetthe1-CoreRatioLimitto [Auto].\

3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]Select[Auto]toapplytheCPUdefaultTurboRatiosettingormanuallyassigna3-CoreLimitvaluethatmustbehigherthanorequaltothe4-CoreRatioLimit.

Ifyouassignavaluefor3-CoreRatioLimit,donotsetthe1-CoreRatioLimitand2-CoreRatioLimitto[Auto].

4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]Select [Auto]toapplytheCPUdefaultTurboRatiosettingormanuallyassigna4-CoreLimitvaluethatmustbehigherthanorequaltothe3-CoreRatioLimit.

Ifyouassignavaluefor4-CoreRatioLimit,donotsetthe1-CoreRatioLimit,2-CoreRatioLimit,and3-CoreRatioto[Auto].

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2.5.4 BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto]AllowsyoutosettheCPUbusspeedtoDRAMspeedratiomode.

[Auto] DRAMspeedissettotheoptimizedsettings.

[100:133] TheBCLKfrequencytoDRAMspeedratioissetto100:133.

[100:100] TheBCLKfrequencytoDRAMspeedratioissetto100:100.

2.5.5 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled]AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheOddRatioMode,whichprovidesbettergranularity.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

2.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto]Thisitemallowsyoutosetthememoryoperatingfrequency.TheconfigurableoptionsvarywiththeBCLK(baseclock)frequencysetting.Selecttheautomodetoapplytheoptimizedsetting.Configurationoptions:[DDR3-800MHz][DDR3-933MHz][DDR3-1066MHz][DDR3-1200MHz][DDR3-1333MHz][DDR3-1400MHz][DDR3-1500MHz][DDR3-1600MHz][DDR3-1733MHz][DDR3-1800MHz][DDR3-1866MHz][DDR3-1900MHz][DDR3-2000MHz][DDR3-2100MHz][DDR3-2133MHz][DDR3-2200MHz][DDR3-2266MHz][DDR3-2300MHz][DDR3-2400MHz][DDR3-2500MHz][DDR3-2533MHz][DDR3-2600MHz][DDR3-2666MHz][DDR3-2700MHz][DDR3-2800MHz][DDR3-2900MHz][DDR3-2933MHz][DDR3-3000MHz][DDR3-3066MHz][DDR3-3100MHz][DDR3-3200MHz][DDR3-3333MHz][DDR3-3466MHz]

Selectingaveryhighmemoryfrequencymaycausethesystemtobecomeunstable!Ifthishappens,reverttothedefaultsetting.

2.5.7 GPU Boost [Keep Current Settings]EnablethisitemtoacceleratetheintegratedGPUforextremegraphicsperformance.Configurationoptions:[KeepCurrentSettings][Enabled]

2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]ASUSEPU(EnergyProcessingUnit)setstheCPUinitsminimumpowerconsumptionsettings.EnablethisitemtosetlowerCPUVCCINandVcorevoltagesandachievethebestenergysavingcondition.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto]DisablingSVIDSupportstopstheprocessorfromcommmunicatingwiththeexternalvoltageregulator.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Disabled][Enabled]

2.5.10 DRAM Timing ControlThesubitemsinthismenuallowyoutosettheDRAMtimingcontrolfeatures.Usethe<+>and<->keystoadjustthevalue.Torestorethedefaultsetting,type[auto]usingthekeyboardandpressthe<Enter>key.

Changingthevaluesinthismenumaycausethesystemtobecomeunstable!Ifthishappens,reverttothedefaultsettings.

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2.5.11 DIGI+ VRM

CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto]Load-lineisdefinedbyIntelVRMspecificationandaffectstheCPUpowervoltage.TheCPUworkingvoltagewilldecreaseproportionallydependingontheCPUloading.Higherlevelsoftheload-linecalibrationcangetahighervoltageandabetteroverclockingperformancebutincreasestheCPUandVRMthermal.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Level1-7]

TheboostedperformancemayvarydependingontheCPUspecification.Donotremovethethermalmodule.

CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto]ThisitemaffectstheVRMtransientresponsespeedandthecomponentthermalproduction.Select[Manual]toconfigureahigherfrequencyforaquickertransientresponsespeed.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Manual]

DONOTremovethethermalmodule.Thethermalconditionsshouldbemonitored.

ThefollowingitemappearsonlywhenyousettheCPUVRMSwitchingFrequencyto[Manual].

Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250]

Thisitemallowsyoutosetahigherfrequencyforaquickertransientresponsespeed.Usethe<+>and<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom250KHzto500KHzwitha50KHzinterval.

CPU Power Phase Control [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutosetthepowerphasecontroloftheCPU.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Standard][Optimized][Extreme][PowerPhaseResponse]

DONOTremovethethermalmodulewhensettingthisitemto[Power Phase Response].Thethermalconditionsshouldbemonitored.

ThefollowingitemappearsonlywhenyousettheCPUPowerPhaseControlto[Power Phase Response].

Power Phase Response [Fast]

ThisitemallowsyoutosetafasterphaseresponsefortheCPUtoincreasesystemperformanceortoslowerphaseresponsetodecreaseDRAMpowerefficiency.Configurationoptions:[UltraFast][Fast][Medium][Regular]

CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe]DIGI+VRMDutycontroladjuststhecurrentandthermalconditionsofeverycomponent’sphase.

[T.Probe]SelecttomaintaintheVRMthermalbalance.

[Extreme]SelecttomaintainthecurrentVRMbalance.

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CPU Current Capability [Auto]Allowsyoutoconfigurethetotalpowerrange,andextendstheoverclockingfrequencyrangesimultaneously.Configurationoptions:[Auto][100%][110%][120%][130%][140%]

Chooseahighervaluewhenoverclocking,orunderahighCPUloadingforextrapowersupport.

CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration [Auto]Load-lineisdefinedbyIntelVRMspecificationandaffectsGTpowervoltage.TheGTworkingvoltagewilldecreaseproportionallytoGTloading.Higherlevelsoftheload-linecalibrationcangetahighervoltageandbetteroverclockingperformance,butincreasestheGTandVRMthermalconditions.Selectfromlevel1to8toadjusttheGTpowervoltagefrom0%to100%.

TheactualperformanceboostmayvarydependingontheGTspecification.Donotremovethethermalmodule.

CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutoadjustthetotalpowerrangeforGToverclocking.Ahighervalueprovidesawidertotalpowerrangeandextendstheoverclockingfrequencyrangesimultaneously.Configurationoptions:[Auto][100%][110%][120%][130%][140%]

Chooseahighervaluewhenoverclocking,orunderahighGTloadingforextrapowersupport.

CPU Graphics Switching Frequency [Auto]ThisitemaffectstheGTtransientresponsespeedandthecomponentthermalproduction.Select[Manual]toconfigureahigherfrequencyforaquickertransientresponsespeed.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Manual]

DONOTremovethethermalmodule.Thethermalconditionsshouldbemonitored.

ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheGTSwitchingFrequencyto[Manual].

CPU Graphics Power Duty Control [T.Probe]DIGI+VRMDutyControladjuststhecurrentandthermalconditionsofeverycomponent’sphase.

[T.Probe] SelecttomaintaintheVRMthermalbalance.

[Extreme] SelecttomaintainthecurrentVRMbalance.

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CPU Graphics Phase Control [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutosetthepowerphasecontroloftheCPU.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Standard][Optimized][Extreme][PowerPhaseResponse]

DONOTremovethethermalmodulewhensettingthisitemto[Power Phase Response].Thethermalconditionsshouldbemonitored.

ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheGTPowerPhaseControlto[Power Phase Response].

2.5.12 Internal CPU Power ManagementThesubitemsinthismenuallowyoutosettheCPUratioandtheirfeatures.

Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology [Enabled]Thisitemallowstheoperatingsystemtodynamicallyadjusttheprocessorvoltageandcoresfrequency,resultingtoadecreasedaveragepowerconsumptionanddecreasedaverageheatproduction.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Turbo Mode [Enabled]Thisitemallowsyoutoenableyourcoreprocessor’sspeedtorunfasterthanthebaseoperatingfrequencywhenitisbelowoperatingpower,currentandtemperaturespecificationlimit.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheTurboModeto[Enabled].

Turbo Mode Parameters

Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]

AllowsyoutolimittheTurboRatio’stimedurationthatexceedstheTDP(ThermalDesignPower)formaximumperformance.Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom1Wto4096W.

Package Power Time Window [Auto]

AlsoknownasPowerLimit1,thisitemallowsyoutomaintainthetimewindowforTurboRatiooverTDP(ThermalDesignPower).Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom1to127inseconds.

Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto]

AlsoknownasPowerLimit2,thisitemallowsyoutoproviderapidprotectionwhenthepackagepowerexceedsthePowerLimit1.Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom1Wto4096W.

CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto]

Allowsyoutosetahighercurrentlimittopreventfrequencyandpowerthrottlingwhenoverclocking.Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.125to1023.875witha0.125interval.

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2.5.13 CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. [Auto]Allowsyoutosetahighercurrentlimittopreventafrequencyorpowerthrottlingwhenoverclocking.Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.00Ato255.50Awitha0.25Ainterval.

2.5.14 CPU Graphics Current Limit Max. [Auto]Allowsyoutosetahighercurrentlimittopreventafrequencyorpowerthrottlingwhenoverclocking.Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.00Ato255.50Awitha0.25Ainterval.

2.5.15 Min. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]AllowsyoutosettheminimumpossibleCPUcacheratio.Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0to83witha1interval.

2.5.16 Max. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto]AllowsyoutosetthemaximumpossibleCPUcacheratio.Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom8to83witha1interval.

2.5.17 Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto]AllowsyoutosetthemaximumpossibleCPUgraphicsratio.Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom1to60witha1interval.

2.5.18 CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutoconfiguretheamountofvoltagefedtotheCPUcoresorCPUuncoresincludingitscache.IncreasethevoltagewhensettingahighCoreFrequencyvalueorahighCPUcachefrequency.Configurationoptions:[Auto][ManualMode][OffsetMode][AdaptiveMode]

• ThefollowingitemappearsonlywhenyousettheCPUCoreVoltageto[Manual Mode].

• [Adaptive Mode]isavailableforsomespecificCPUtypes.

CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto]AllowsyoutosettheCPUCoreVoltageoverride.Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.001Vto0.635Vwitha0.001Vinterval.

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ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheCPUCoreVoltageto[Offset Mode] or[Adaptive Mode].

Offset Mode Sign [+][+] Tooffsetthevoltagebyapositivevalue.

[–] Tooffsetthevoltagebyanegativevalue.

CPU Core Voltage Offset

Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.001Vto0.999Vwitha0.001Vinterval.

ThefollowingitemappearsonlywhenyousettheCPUCoreVoltageto[Adaptive Mode].

Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto]

ThisitemallowsyoutosettheamountofvoltagefedtotheCPUcoreswhenrunninginturbomode.IncreasethevoltagewhenconfiguringahighCPUcorefrequency.Thevoltageyousetisaffectedbytheoffsetvalue.Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.001Vto1.920Vwitha0.001Vinterval.

Total Adaptive Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto]

ThisitemsumsupthevoltagesoftheCPUCoreVoltageoffsetandAdditionalTurboModeCPUCoreVoltageoptions.

2.5.19 DRAM Voltage [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutosetthevoltagefortheDRAM.Usethe<+>and<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom1.000Vto1.800Vwitha0.005interval.

2.5.20 CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto]AllowsyoutosetthevaluefortheVCCIOvoltage.Thevaluesrangefrom0.700Vto1.585Vwitha0.005Vinterval.

2.5.21 CPU System Agent Voltage [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutosetthevoltagefortheCPUSystemAgent.Usethe<+>and<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.700Vto1.800Vwitha0.005Vinterval.

2.5.22 CPU Graphics Voltage Mode [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutoconfigurethemodeofvoltagefedtotheCPUGraphicsVoltage.Manualmodeallowsuser-definedvalues.OffsetmodemodifiesvaluesbySVID.Configurationoptions:[Auto][ManualMode][OffsetMode].

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ThefollowingitemappearsonlywhenyousettheCPUGraphicsVoltageModeto[Manual Mode]

CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutoconfiguretheCPUGraphicsVoltageOverride.Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.600Vto1.700Vwitha0.005Vinterval.

ThefollowingitemappearsonlywhenyousettheCPUCoreVoltageModeto[Offset Mode].

Offset Mode Sign [+][+] Tooffsetthevoltagebyapositivevalue.

[–] Tooffsetthevoltagebyanegativevalue.

CPU Graphics Voltage Offset [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutoconfiguretheCPUGraphicsVoltageOffset.Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.001Vto0.999Vwitha0.001Vinterval.

2.5.23 PCH Core Voltage [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutosetthePCHcorevoltage.Usethe<+>and<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom1.0Vto1.15Vwitha0.05Vinterval.

2.5.24 DRAM REF Voltage Control [Auto]ThesubitemsinthismenuallowsyoutosettheDRAMreferencevoltageonthecontrollinesfromthememorybus.Youcanusethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.39500Vto0.63000Vwitha0.00500Vinterval.

DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutosettheDRAMreferencevoltageonthecontrollinesfromthememorybus.Youcanusethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.39500Vto0.63000Vwitha0.00500Vinterval.

DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutosettheDRAMreferencevoltageonthedatalinesonChannelsAandB.Youcanusethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthevalue.Thevaluesrangefrom0.39500Vto0.63000Vwitha0.00500Vinterval.

TosetavaluefortheDRAMreferencevoltage,werecommendyoutosetavalueclosetothestandardvaluewhichis0.500000x.

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2.6 Advanced menuTheAdvancedmenuitemsallowyoutochangethesettingsfortheCPUandothersystemdevices.

BecautiouswhenchangingthesettingsoftheAdvancedmenuitems.Incorrectfieldvaluescancausethesystemtomalfunction.

2.6.1 CPU ConfigurationTheitemsinthismenushowtheCPU-relatedinformationthattheBIOSautomaticallydetects.

TheitemsshowninsubmenumaybedifferentduetotheCPUyouinstalled.

Hyper-threading [Enabled]TheIntelHyper-ThreadingTechnologyallowsahyper-threadingprocessortoappearastwologicalprocessorstotheoperatingsystem,allowingtheoperatingsystemtoscheduletwothreadsorprocessessimultaneously.

[Enabled] Twothreadsperactivatedcoreareenabled.

[Disabled] Onlyonethreadperactivatedcoreisenabled.

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Active Processor Cores [All]ThisitemallowsyoutoselectthenumberofCPUcorestoactivateineachprocessorpackage.Configurationoptions:[All][1][2][3]

ForsomeCPUtypes,only[All]and[1]appear.

Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled]Whensetto[Enabled],aVMMcanutilizetheadditionalhardwarecapabilitiesprovidedbyVanderpoolTechnology.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]ThisitemallowstheCPUtoprefetchcommandsanddataintheL2cache,reducestheDRAMloadingtimeandimprovesthesystemperformance.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher [Enabled]Thisitemallowsthemidlevelcache(L2)toprefetchadjacentcachelines,reducingtheDRAMloadingtimeandimprovesthesystemperformance.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Boot Performance Mode [Auto]ThisitemallowsyoutoselecttheCPUperformancestateduringsystembootbeforetheoperatingsystemtakescontrol.TheCPUrunsataselectedperformanceratiobasedonCPUconfiguration.Configurationoptions:[MaxBattery][MaxNon-TurboPerformance][TurboPerformance][Auto]

CPU Power Management ConfigurationThisitemallowsyoutomanageandconfiguretheCPU’spower.

Intel® SpeedStepTM [Enabled]

Thisitemallowstheoperatingsystemtodynamicallyadjusttheprocessorvoltageandcoresfrequency,resultingtoadecreasedaveragepowerconsumptionanddecreasedaverageheatproduction.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Turbo Mode [Enabled]

Thisitemallowsyoutoenableyourcoreprocessor’sspeedtorunfasterthanthebaseoperatingfrequencywhenitisbelowoperatingpower,currentandtemperaturespecificationlimit.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

CPU C states [Enabled]

ThisitemallowsyoutosetthepowersavingoftheCPUstates.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheCPUC-Statesto[Enabled].

Enhanced C states [Enabled]ThisitemallowsyourCPUtoreducepowerconsumptionwhenthesystemisinidlemode.Configurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]

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CPU C3 Report [Enabled]ThisitemallowsyoutodisableorenabletheCPUC3reporttotheoperatingsystem.Configurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]

CPU C6 Report [Enabled]ThisitemallowsyoutodisableorenabletheCPUC6reporttotheoperatingsystem.Configurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]

CPU C7 Report [Enabled]ThisitemallowsyoutodisableorenabletheCPUC7reporttotheoperatingsystem.Configurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]

CPU C8 Report [Enabled]ThisitemallowsyoutodisableorenabletheCPUC8reporttotheoperatingsystem.Configurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]

2.6.2 Platform Misc ConfigurationTheitemsinthismenuallowyoutoconfiguretheplatform-relatedfeatures.

PCI-E Native Power Management [Disabled]ThisitemallowsyoutoenhancethepowersavingfeatureofPCIExpressandperformASPMoperationsintheoperatingsystem.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

ThefollowingitemappearsonlywhenyousetthePCIExpressNativePowerManagementto [Enabled].

Native ASPM [Disabled]

[Enabled] Windows®VistaOScontrolstheASPM(activestatepowermanagement)supportfordevices.

[Disabled] BIOScontrolstheASPMsupportforthedevice.

PCH - PCI Express options

DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]ThisitemallowsyoutocontroltheActiveStatePowerManagementonbothNB(NorthBridge)sideandSB(SouthBridge)sideoftheDMILink.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

ASPM Support [Disabled]ThisitemallowsyoutoselecttheASPMstateforenergy-savingconditions.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][L0s][L1][L0sL1][Auto]

SA - PCI Express options

DMI Link ASPM Control [Disabled]ThisitemallowsyoutocontroltheActiveStatePowerManagementonbothCPUandPCH(platformcontrollerhub)BothDMIlinkASPMcontrolitemsoftheCPUandPCHsidesmustbeenabledfortheASPMtotakeeffect.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][L0s][L1][L0sL1]

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PEG ASPM Support [Disabled]ThisitemallowsyoutoselecttheASPMstateforenergy-savingconditions,orusetheASUSoptimizedenergysavingprofile.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Auto][ASPML0s][L1][L0sL1]

2.6.3 System Agent (SA) Configuration

VT-d [Enabled]AllowsyoutoenableordisableVT-dfunctiononMCH.Configurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]

Graphics ConfigurationAllowsyoutoselectaprimarydisplayfromCPU,PCIEandPCIgraphicaldevices.

Primary Display [Auto]

AllowsyoutoselecttheprimarydisplayfromCPU,PCIEandPCIgraphicsdevices.Configurationoptions:[Auto][CPUGraphics][PCIE][PCI]

DVMT Pre-Allocated for Haswell [Auto]

AllowsyoutoselecttheamountofsystemmemoryallocatedtoDVMT5.0usedbytheCPUGraphics.Configurationoptions:[Auto][32M][64M][96M][128M][160M][192M][224M][256M][288M][320M][352M][384M][416M][448M][480M][512M]

iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled]

Thisitemallowsyoutoempowerbothintegratedanddiscretegraphicsdevicesforthemulti-monitoroutput.TheCPUgraphicssharedsystemmemorysizeisfixedat64MB.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

DMI/OPI ConfigurationThisitemallowsyoutocontrolvariousDMI(directmediainterface)torunatPCI-E2.0speed.

DMI Max Link Speed [Gen2]

AllowsyoutoconfiguretheDMIspeed.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Gen1][Gen2][Gen3]

PEG Port ConfigurationAllowsyoutoconfigurethePEGPortsettings.

Enable Root Port [Auto]

Allowsyoutoenableordisabletherootport.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Disabled][Enabled]

PCIEx16_1 Link Speed [Auto]

AllowsyoutoconfigurethePCIEx16speedforslot1.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Gen1][Gen2][Gen3]

Memory ConfigurationAllowsyoutoconfigurethememoryconfigurationparameters.

Memory Remap [Enabled]

Setthisitemto[Enabled]tosupportDRAMaddressremappingfor64-bitoperatingsystems.Configurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]

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2.6.4 PCH IO ConfigurationThisitemallowsyoutoconfigurethePCIExpressconfigurationsettings.

PCIe Speed [Auto]AllowsyoutoconfigurethePCIespeed.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Gen1][Gen2][Gen3]

2.6.5 SATA ConfigurationWhileenteringSetup,theBIOSautomaticallydetectsthepresenceofSATAdevices.TheSATAPortitemsshowNot PresentifnoSATAdeviceisinstalledtothecorrespondingSATAport.

Hyper Kit Mode [Disabled]DisablethisoptionforM.2devices.EnablethisoptionforASUSHyperKitcard.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]EnablesordisablesonboardtheSATAdevice.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheSATAController(s)to[Enabled].

SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]AllowsyoutosettheSATAconfiguration.

[AHCI] Setto[AHCI]whenyouwanttheSATAharddiskdrivestousetheAHCI(AdvancedHostControllerInterface).TheAHCIallowstheonboardstoragedrivertoenableadvancedSerialATAfeaturesthatincreasesstorageperformanceonrandomworkloadsbyallowingthedrivetointernallyoptimizetheorderofcommands.

[RAID] Setto[RAIDMode]whenyouwanttocreateaRAIDconfigurationfromtheSATAharddiskdrives.

ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheSATAModeSelectionto[RAID].

CR#1/2 RST Pcie Storage Remapping [Disabled]

ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisabletheRSTPcieStorageRemappingfeature.Configurationoptions:[Auto][Disabled][Enabled]

Aggressive LPM Support [Disabled]ThisitemisdesignedforLPM(linkpowermanagement)supportwithabetterenergysavingconditions.Whendisabled,thehotplugfunctionofSATAportsaredisabled.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

SMART Self Test [On]S.M.A.R.T.(Self-Monitoring,AnalysisandReportingTechnology)isamonitoringsystemthatshowsawarningmessageduringPOST(Power-onSelfTest)whenanerroroccursintheharddisks.Configurationoptions:[On][Off]

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SATA6G_3~6 (Gray) [Enabled]Allowyoutoenable/disabletheSATA6G_3~6port.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Hot Plug [Disabled]Theseitemsallowyoutoenable/disableSATAHotPlugSupport.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

2.6.6 USB ConfigurationTheitemsinthismenuallowyoutochangetheUSB-relatedfeatures.

TheUSB Devices itemshowstheauto-detectedvalues.IfnoUSBdeviceisdetected,theitemshowsNone.

Legacy USB Support [Enabled][Enabled] YoursystemsupportstheUSBdevicesinlegacyoperatingsystems.

[Disabled] YourUSBdevicescanbeusedforBIOSsetuponlyandcannotberecognizedinthebootdeviceslist.

[Auto] YoursystemautomaticallydetectsthepresenceofUSBdevicesatstartup.IfanyUSBdevicesaredetected,thelegacyUSBsupportisenabled.

XHCI Hand-off [Disabled][Enabled] EnablesthesupportforoperatingsystemswithoutanXHCIhand-off

feature.

[Disabled] DisablestheXHCIHand-offsupport.

USB Single Port Control

USB_9/10/11/12/13/14 [Enabled]

Allowsyoutoenable/disableUSB_9/10/11/12/13/14port.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

USB3_1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 [Enabled]

Allowsyoutoenable/disableUSB3_1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8port.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration

HD Audio Controller [Enabled][Enabled] EnablestheHDAudioDevice.

[Disabled] DisablestheHDAudioDevice.

ThefollowingtwoitemsappearonlywhenyousettheHD Audio Controller itemto[Enabled].

Front Panel Type [HD Audio]

Allowsyoutosetthefrontpanelaudioconnector(AAFP)modetolegacyAC’97orhigh-definitionaudiodependingontheaudiostandardthatthefrontpanelaudiomodulesupports.[HD] Setsthefrontpanelaudioconnector(AAFP)modetohighdefinition

audio.

[AC97] Setsthefrontpanelaudioconnector(AAFP)modetolegacyAC’97

SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]

[SPDIF] SetstoanSPDIFaudiooutput.[HDMI] SetstoanHDMIaudiooutput.

Realtek LAN Controller [On][On] EnablestheRealtekLANcontroller.

[Off] Disablesthecontroller.

Realtek PXE Option ROM [Off]Thisitemappearsonlywhenyousetthepreviousitemto[On]andallowsyoutoenableordisablethePXEOptionRomoftheRealtekLANcontroller.Configurationoptions:[On][Off]

Serial Port ConfigurationThesub-itemsinthismenuallowyoutosettheserialportconfiguration.

Serial Port [On]

Allowsyoutoenableordisabletheserialport(COM).Configurationoptions:[On][Off]

Change Settings [IO=3F8h; IRQ=4]

ThisitemappearsonlywhenyousettheSerial Portto[On]andallowsyoutoselecttheSerialPortbaseaddress.Configurationoptions:[IO=3F8h;IRQ=4][IO=2F8h;IRQ=3][IO=3E8h;IRQ=4][IO=2E8h;IRQ=3]

2.6.8 APM Configuration

Deep S4 [Disabled]WhenthesystementerstheS4stateandthisitemissetto[Enabled],thesystemwillbeputtodeepS4sleepstatetoreducepowerconsumption.ThesystemindeepS4statecanonlybewokenupviathepowerbutton.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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ErP Ready [Enabled]AllowsBIOStoswitchoffsomepoweratS5togetthesystemreadyforErPrequirement.Whensetto[Enabled],allotherPMEoptionswillbeswitchedoff.Configurationoptions:[Enabled][Disabled]

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off][PowerOn] ThesystemgoesintoonstateafteranACpowerloss.

[PowerOff] ThesystemgoesintooffstateafteranACpowerloss.

[LastState] Thesystemgoesintoeitherofforonstate,whateverthesystemstatewasbeforetheACpowerloss.

Power On By PCI-E/PCI [Disabled]ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisabletheWake-on-LANfunctionoftheonboardLANcontrollerorotherinstalledPCIe/PCILANcards.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Power On By Ring [Disabled][Disabled] DisablesRingtogenerateawakeevent.

[Enabled] EnablesRingtogenerateawakeevent.

Power On By RTC [Disabled][Disabled] DisablesRTCtogenerateawakeevent.

[Enabled] Whensetto[Enabled],theitemsRTC Alarm Date (Days)andHour/Minute/Secondwillbecomeuser-configurablewithsetvalues.

2.6.9 Network Stack Configuration

Network Stack [Disabled]ThisitemallowsusertodisableorenabletheUEFInetworkstack.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

Thefollowingtwoitemsappearonlywhenyousetthepreviousitemto[Enabled].

Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled]ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisabletheIpv4/Ipv6PXEwakeevent.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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2.7 Monitor menuTheMonitormenudisplaysthesystemtemperature/powerstatus,andallowsyoutochangethefansettings.

ScrolldowntodisplaytheotherBIOSitems.

2.7.1 CPU/ MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]/ [Ignore]TheonboardhardwaremonitorautomaticallydetectsanddisplaystheCPUandmotherboardtemperatures.Select[Ignore]ifyoudonotwishtodisplaythedetectedtemperatures.

2.7.2 CPU Fan/ Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM]/ [Ignore]/ [N/A]

TheonboardhardwaremonitorautomaticallydetectsanddisplaystheCPUandchassisfan1/2speedsinrotationsperminute(RPM).Ifthefanisnotconnectedtothemotherboard,thefieldshowsN/A.Select[Ignore]ifyoudonotwishtodisplaythedetectedspeed.

2.7.3 CPU Core Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

Theonboardhardwaremonitorautomaticallydetectsthevoltageoutputthroughtheonboardvoltageregulators.Select[Ignore]ifyoudonotwanttodetectthisitem.

2.7.4 CPU Q-Fan Control [PWM Mode][Disabled] DisablestheCPUQ-Fancontrolfeature.

[PWMMode] EnabletheCPUQ-FancontrolinPWMmodefortheCPUfan.

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CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [200 RPM]ThisitemappearsonlywhenyouenabletheCPUQ-FanControlfeatureandallowsyoutodisableorsettheCPUfanwarningspeed.Configurationoptions:[Ignore][100RPM][200RPM][300RPM][400RPM][500RPM]

CPU Fan Profile [Standard]ThisitemappearsonlywhenyouenabletheCPUQ-FanControlfeatureandallowsyoutosettheappropriateperformanceleveloftheCPUfan.

[Standard] Setsto[Standard]tomaketheCPUfanautomaticallyadjustdependingontheCPUtemperature.

[Silent] Setsto[Silent]tominimizethefanspeedforquietCPUfanoperation.

[Turbo] Setsto[Turbo]toachievemaximumCPUfanspeed.

[Manual] Setsto[Manual]toassigndetailedfanspeedcontrolparameters.

ThefollowingfouritemsappearonlywhenyousetCPU Fan Profileto[Manual].

CPU Upper Temperature [70]

Usethe<+>and<->keystoadjusttheupperlimitoftheCPUtemperature.Thevaluesrangefrom25ºCto75ºC.CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]

Usethe<+>and<->keystoadjustthemaximumCPUfandutycycle.Thevaluesrangefrom20%to100%.WhentheCPUtemperaturereachestheupperlimit,theCPUfanwilloperateatthemaximumdutycycle.

CPU Middle Temperature [25]

Usethe<+>or<->keystosetthevalueforCPUMiddleTemperature.TherangeofthevaluesdependsontheCPUinstalled.

CPU Fan Middle Duty Cycle(%) [20]

Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjusttheCPUfanmiddledutycycle.Thevaluesrangefrom20%to100%.WhentheCPUtemperaturereachestheupperlimit,theCPUfanoperatesatthemaximumdutycycle.

CPU Lower Temperature [20]

Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjusttheCPUfan’slowertemperature.Thevaluesrangefrom20°Cto75°C.

CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20]

Usethe<+>and<->keystoadjusttheminimumCPUfandutycycle.Thevaluesrangefrom20%to100%.WhentheCPUtemperatureisunderthelowerlimit,theCPUfanwilloperateattheminimumdutycycle.

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2.7.5 Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode][PWMmode] EnablesthechassisQ-FancontrolinPWMmodefor4-pinchassisfan.

[DCmode] EnablesthechassisQ-FancontrolinDCmodefor3-pinchassisfan.

[Disabled] DisablesthechassisQ-Fancontrolfeature.

ThefollowingitemsappearonlywhenyousettheChassisFan1/2Q-FanControlto[PWM Mode] or [DC Mode].

Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Source [CPU]Thisitemcontrolstheassignedfanaccordingtotheselectedtemperaturesource.Configurationoptions:[CPU][MB]

Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed Low Limit [600 RPM]Thisitemallowsyoutodisableorsetthechassisfanwarningspeed.Configurationoptions:[Ignore][200RPM][300RPM][400RPM][500RPM][600RPM]

Chassis Fan 1/2 Profile [Standard]Thisitemallowsyoutosettheappropriateperformancelevelofthechassisfan.

[Standard] Setsto[Standard]tomakethechassisfanautomaticallyadjustdependingonthechassistemperature.

[Silent] Setsto[Silent]tominimizethefanspeedforquietchassisfanoperation.

[Turbo] Setsto[Turbo]toachievemaximumchassisfanspeed.

[Manual] Setsto[Manual]toassigndetailedfanspeedcontrolparameters.

ThefollowingfouritemsappearonlywhenyousetChassis Fan 1/2 Profile to[Manual].

Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70]

Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjusttheupperlimitoftheCPUtemperature.Thevaluesrangefrom40°Cto75°C.

Chassis Fan 1/2 Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100]

Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthemaximumchassisfandutycycle.Thevaluesrangefrom60%to100%.Whenthechassistemperaturereachestheupperlimit,thechassisfanwilloperateatthemaximumdutycycle.

Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Temperature [45]

Usethe<+>or<->keystosetthevalueforChassisFanMiddleTemperature.

Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60]

Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthechassisfanmiddledutycycle.Thevaluesrangefrom60%to100%.

Chassis Fan 1/2 Lower Temperature [40]

Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjustthechassisfans’lowertemperature.Thevaluesrangefrom40°Cto75°C.

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Chassis Fan 1/2 Min. Duty Cycle(%) [60]

Usethe<+>or<->keystoadjusttheminimumchassisfandutycycle.Thevaluesrangefrom60%to100%.WhentheCPUtemperatureisunderthelowerlimit,thechassisfanoperatesattheminimumdutycycle.

Allow Fan Stop [Disabled]

Thisfunctionallowsthefantorunat0%dutycyclewhenthetemperatureofthesourceisdroppedbelowthelowertemperature.

2.7.6 Anti Surge Support [On]ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisabletheAntiSurgefunction.Configurationoptions:[On][Off]

2.8 Boot menuTheBootmenuitemsallowyoutochangethesystembootoptions.

ScrolldowntodisplaytheotherBIOSitems.

2.8.1 Fast Boot [Enabled][Enabled] Selecttoacceleratethebootspeed.

[Disabled] Selecttogobacktonormalbootspeed.

Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot][NormalBoot] ReturnstonormalbootonthenextbootafterACpowerloss.

[FastBoot] AcceleratesthebootspeedonthenextbootafterACpowerloss.

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2.8.2 Boot Logo Display [Auto][Auto] AdjustslogoautomaticallybasedonWindows®displayrequirements.

[FullScreen] Maximizethebootlogosize.

[Disabled] HidethelogoduringPOST.

POST Delay Time [3 sec]ThisitemappearsonlywhenyousetBootLogoDisplayto[Auto]and[FullScreen].ThisitemallowsyoutoselectthedesiredadditionalPOSTwaitingtimetoeasilyentertheBIOSsetup.YoucanonlyexecutethePOSTdelaytimeduringNormalBoot.Thevaluesrangefrom0to10seconds.

Thisfeaturewillonlyworkundernormalboot.

Post Report [5 sec]ThisitemappearsonlywhenyousetBootLogoDisplayto[Disabled].Thisitemallowsyoutoselectadesiredpostreportwaitingtime.Configurationoptions:[1sec]~[10sec][UntilPressESC].

2.8.3 Bootup NumLock State [Enabled]Thisitemallowsyoutoenableordisablepower-onstateoftheNumLock.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

2.8.4 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]Whenthisitemissetto[Enabled],thesystemwaitsfortheF1keytobepressedwhenerroroccurs.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

2.8.5 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS][ForceBIOS] Thethird-partyROMmessageswillbeforcedtodisplayduringtheboot

sequence.

[KeepCurrent] Thethird-partyROMmessageswillbedisplayedonlyifthethird-partymanufacturerhadsettheadd-ondevicetodoso.

2.8.6 Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]ThisitemallowsyoutotrapInterrupt19bytheoptionROMs.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

2.8.7 Setup Mode [EZ Mode][AdvancedMode]ThisitemallowsyoutogotoAdvancedModeoftheBIOSafterPOST.

[EZMode] ThisitemallowsyoutogotoEZModeoftheBIOSafterPOST.

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2.8.8 Secure BootAllowsyoutoconfiguretheWindows®SecureBootsettingsandmanageitskeystoprotectthesystemfromunauthorizedaccessandmalwaresduringPOST.

OS Type [Windows UEFI mode]Allowsyoutoselectyourinstalledoperatingsystem.

[WindowsUEFImode] Thisitemallowsyoutoselectyourinstalledoperatingsystem.ExecutetheMicrosoft®SecureBootcheck.OnlyselectthisoptionwhenbootingonWindows®UEFImodeorotherMicrosoft®SecureBootcompliantOS.

[OtherOS] GettheoptimizedfunctionwhenbootingonWindows®non-UEFImode.Microsoft®SecureBootonlysupportsWindows®UEFImode.

Key ManagementThisallowsyoutomanagetheSecureBootkeys.

Install Default Secure Boot keys

ThisitemallowsyoutoimmediatelyloadthedefaultSecurityBootkeys,Platformkey(PK),Key-exchangeKey(KEK),Signaturedatabase(db),andRevokedSignatures(dbx).WhenthedefaultSecurebootkeysareloaded,alltheSecureBootkeys’statewillchangefromUnloadedmodetoloadedmode.

Clear Secure Boot keys

ThisitemappearsonlywhenyouloadthedefaultSecureBootkeys.ThisitemallowsyoutoclearallthepreviouslyappliedSecureBootkeys.

Save Secure Boot Keys

ThisitemallowsyoutosavealltheSecureBootkeystoaUSBstoragedevice.

PK Management

ThePlatformKey(PK)locksandsecuresthefirmwarefromanynon-permissiblechanges.ThesystemverifiesthePKbeforeyoursystementerstheOS.

Delete PKAllowsyoutodeletethePKfromyoursystem.OncethePKisdeleted,allthesystem’sSecureBootkeyswillnotbeactive.

Load Default PKSelectYestoloadthesystemdefaultPKorselectNotoloadadownloadedPKfromaUSBstoragedevice.

ThePKfilemustbeformattedasaUEFIvariablestructurewithtime-basedauthenticatedvariable.

KEK Management

TheKEK(Key-exchangeKeyorKeyEnrollmentKey)managestheSignaturedatabase(db)andRevokedSignaturedatabase(dbx).

Key-exchangeKey(KEK)referstoMicrosoft®SecureBootKey-EnrollmentKey(KEK).

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Delete KEKAllowsyoutodeletetheKEKfromyoursystem.OncetheKEKisdeleted,thedbandthedbxcannotbeupdatedintheoperatingsystem.

Load Default KEK SelectYestoloadthesystemdefaultKEKorselectNotoloadadownloadedKEKfromaUSBstoragedevice.

Append Default KEKSelectYestoappendthesystemdefaultKEKorselectNotoappendadownloadedadditionalKEKfromaUSBstoragedeviceforthedbanddbxmanagement.

TheKEKfilemustbeformattedasaUEFIvariablestructurewithtime-basedauthenticatedvariable.

DB Management

Thedb(AuthorizedSignaturedatabase)liststhesignersorimagesofUEFIapplications,operatingsystemloaders,andUEFIdriversthatyoucanloadonthesinglecomputer.

Delete the dbAllowsyoutodeletethedbfilefromyoursystem.Doingsomaycausebootfailures.

Load Default dbSelectYestoloadthesystemdefaultdborselectNotoloadadownloadeddbfromaUSBstoragedevice.

Append Default db SelectYestoappendthesystemdefaultdborselectNotoappendadownloadedadditionaldbfromaUSBstoragedevicetoloadcertaincustomizedUEFIexecutablefiles.

• TheDBfilemustbeformattedasaUEFIvariablestructurewithtime-basedauthenticatedvariable.

• UEFIexecutablefilesincludeUEFIbootdevices,driversandapplications

dbx Management

Thedbx(RevokedSignaturedatabase)liststheforbiddenimagesofdbitemsthatarenolongertrustedandcannotbeloaded.

Delete the dbxAllowsyoutodeletetheDBXfilefromyoursystem.Doingsomayexposethesystemtosecuritythreats.

Load Default dbxSelectYestoloadthesystemdefaultdbxorselectNotoloadadownloadeddbxfromaUSBstoragedevice.

Append Default dbx SelectYestoappendthesystemdefaultdbxorselectNotoappendadownloadedadditionaldbxfromaUSBstoragedevicetoforbidcertaincustomizedUEFIexecutablefiles.

TheDBXfilemustbeformattedasaUEFIvariablestructurewithtime-basedauthenticatedvariable.

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2.8.9 Boot Option PrioritiesTheseitemsspecifythebootdeviceprioritysequencefromtheavailabledevices.Thenumberofdeviceitemsthatappearsonthescreendependsonthenumberofdevicesinstalledinthesystem.

• ToaccessWindows®OSinSafeMode,press<F8>afterPOST(Windows®8notsupported).

• Toselectthebootdeviceduringsystemstartup,press<F8>whenASUSLogoappears.

2.8.10 Boot OverrideTheseitemsdisplaystheavailabledevices.Thenumberofdeviceitemsthatappearsonthescreendependsonthenumberofdevicesinstalledinthesystem.Clickanitemtostartbootingfromtheselecteddevice.

2.9 Tool menuTheToolmenuitemsallowyoutoconfigureoptionsforspecialfunctions.Selectanitemthenpress<Enter>todisplaythesubmenu.

2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 UtilityAllowsyoutorunASUSEZFlash3.Press[Enter]tolaunchtheASUSEZFlash3screen.

Formoredetails,seesection 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3.

2.9.2 Setup Animator [Disabled]EnablesordisablestheSetupanimator.Configurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]

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2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking ProfileThisitemallowsyoutostoreorloadmultipleBIOSsettings.

TheOverclocking Profile itemsshowNot assigned ifnoprofileiscreated.

Load from ProfileAllowsyoutoloadthepreviousBIOSsettingssavedintheBIOSFlash.KeyintheprofilenumberthatsavedyourCMOSsettings,press<Enter>,andthenselectYes.

• DONOTshutdownorresetthesystemwhileupdatingtheBIOStopreventthesystembootfailure!

• WerecommendthatyouupdatetheBIOSfileonlycomingfromthesamememory/CPUconfigurationandBIOSversion.

Profile NameAllowsyoutocreateanamefortheprofileyouwanttosave.

Save to ProfileAllowsyoutosavethecurrentBIOSsettingstotheBIOSFlash,andcreateaprofile.Keyinaprofilenumberfromonetoeight,press<Enter>,andthenselectYes.

Load/Save Profile from/to USB DriveThisitemallowsyoutoloadorsaveprofilefromyourUSBdrive,loadandsaveprofiletoyourUSBdrive.

2.9.4 ASUS SPD Information

DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1] DisplaystheSerialPresenceDetect(SPD)informationoftheDIMMmoduleinstalledontheselectedslot.Configurationoptions:[DIMM_A1][DIMM_B1][DIMM_A2][DIMM_B2]

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Load Optimized DefaultsThisoptionallowsyoutoloadthedefaultvaluesforeachoftheparametersontheSetupmenus.Whenyouselectthisoptionorifyoupress<F5>,aconfirmationwindowappears.SelectOKtoloadthedefaultvalues.

Save Changes & ResetOnceyouarefinishedmakingyourselections,choosethisoptionfromtheExitmenutoensurethevaluesyouselectedaresaved.Whenyouselectthisoptionorifyoupress<F10>,aconfirmationwindowappears.SelectOKtosavechangesandexit.

Discard Changes & ExitThisoptionallowsyoutoexittheSetupprogramwithoutsavingyourchanges.Whenyouselectthisoptionorifyoupress<Esc>,aconfirmationwindowappears.SelectOKtodiscardchangesandexit.

Launch EFI Shell from USB drivesThisoptionallowsyoutoattempttolaunchtheEFIShellapplication(shellx64.efi)fromoneoftheavailableUSBdevices.

2.10 Exit menuTheExitmenuitemsallowyoutoloadtheoptimaldefaultvaluesfortheBIOSitems,andsaveordiscardyourchangestotheBIOSitems.

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AppendicesNotices

Federal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 manufacturer’s 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required toassurecompliancewithFCCregulations.Changesormodificationstothisunitnotexpressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

IC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplieswiththeCanadianICES-003ClassBspecifications.ThisdevicecomplieswithRSS210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Cut appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.

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REACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS 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.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement

VCCI Class B Statement

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

KC: Korea Warning Statement

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Google™ License TermsCopyright© 2014 Google Inc. All Rights Reserved.

LicensedundertheApacheLicense,Version2.0(the“License”);youmaynotusethisfileexcept in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:

http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.

SeetheLicenseforthespecificlanguagegoverningpermissionsandlimitationsundertheLicense.

Latviski Līdz ar šo AsusTek Inc. paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst būtiskajām prasībām un citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem, kas norādīti CE direktīvā. Lai uzzinātu vairāk, skatiet CE Atbilstības deklarāciju.

Lietuvių Šiuo dokumentu bendrovė „AsusTek Inc.“ pareiškia, kad šis įrenginys atitinka pagrindinius CE direktyvų reikalavimus ir kitas susijusias nuostatas. Daugiau informacijos rasite CE atitikties deklaracijoje.

Norsk AsusTek Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i CE-direktiver. Du finner mer informasjon i CE-samsvarserklæringen.

Polski Niniejszym AsusTek Inc. deklaruje, że to urządzenie jest zgodne z istotnymi wymaganiami oraz innymi powiązanymi zaleceniami Dyrektyw CE. W celu uzyskania szczegółów, sprawdź Deklarację zgodności CE.

Português A AsusTek Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes das Diretivas da CE. Para mais detalhes, consulte a Declaração de Conformidade CE.

Română Prin prezenta, AsusTek Inc. declară faptul că acest dispozitiv respectă cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi relevante ale directivelor CE. Pentru mai multe detalii, consultaţi declaraţia de conformitate CE.

Srpski AsusTek Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti sa ključnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama CE Direktiva. Molimo vas, pogledajte CE Deklaraciju o usklađenosti za više detalja.

Slovensky Spoločnosť AsusTek Inc. týmto prehlasuje, že toto zariadenie vyhovuje príslušným požiadavkám a ďalším súvisiacim ustanoveniam smerníc ES. Viac podrobností si pozrite v prehlásení o zhode ES.

Slovenščina AsusTek Inc. tukaj izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna s temeljnimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimi določili direktiv CE. Za več informacij glejte Izjavo CE o skladnosti.

Español Por la presente, AsusTek Inc. declara que este dispositivo cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones relevantes de las directivas de la CE. Consulte la Declaración de conformidad de la CE para obtener más detalles.

Svenska AsusTek Inc. förklarar härmed att denna enhet är i överensstämmelse med de grundläggande kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i CE-direktiven. Se CE-försäkran om överensstämmelse för mer information.

Українська AsusTek Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає основним вимогам відповідних Директив ЄС. Будь ласка, див. більше подробиць у Декларації відповідності нормам ЄС.

Türkçe AsusTek Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve CE Yönergelerinin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. Daha fazla ayrıntı için lütfen CE Uygunluk Beyanına bakın.

Bosanski AsusTek Inc. ovim potvrđuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen s osnovnim zahtjevima i drugim relevantnim propisima Direktiva EK. Za više informacija molimo pogledajte Deklaraciju o usklađenosti EK.

English AsusTek Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directives. Please see the CE Declaration of Conformity for more details.

Français AsusTek Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives européennes. Veuillez consulter la déclaration de conformité CE pour plus d’informations.

Deutsch AsusTek Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen der CE-Richtlinien übereinstimmt. Weitere Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte der CE-Konformitätserklärung.

Italiano AsusTek Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo dispositivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti alle direttive CE. Per maggiori informazioni fate riferimento alla dichiarazione di conformità CE.

Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям европейских директив. Подробную информацию, пожалуйста, смотрите в декларации соответствия.

Български С настоящото AsusTek Inc. декларира, че това устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите приложими постановления на директивите CE. Вижте CE декларацията за съвместимост за повече информация.

Hrvatski AsusTek Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama CE direktiva. Više pojedinosti potražite u CE izjavi o sukladnosti.

Čeština Společnost AsusTek Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto zařízení splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení směrnic CE. Další podrobnosti viz Prohlášení o shodě CE.

Dansk AsusTek Inc. Erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i overensstemmelse med hovedkravene and andre relevante bestemmelser i CE-direktiverne. Du kan læse mere i CE-overensstemmelseserklæring.

Nederlands AsusTek Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat compatibel is met de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van CE-richtlijnen. Raadpleeg de CE-verklaring van conformiteit voor meer details.

Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab AsusTek Inc., et see seade vastab CE direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjakohastele sätetele. Vt üksikasju CE vastavusdeklaratsioonist.

Suomi AsusTek Inc. vakuuttaa täten, että tämä laite on CE-direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden asiaan kuuluvien lisäysten mukainen. Katso lisätietoja CE-vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutuksesta.

Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Inc. Δηλώνει ότι αυτή η συσκευή συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες σχετικές διατάξεις των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Για περισσότερες λεπτομέρειες ανατρέξτε στην Δήλωση Συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ.

Magyar Az AsusTek Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy a készülék megfelel a CE-irányelvek alapvető követelményeinek és ide vonatkozó egyéb rendelkezéseinek. További részletekért tekintse meg a CE-megfelelőségi nyilatkozatot.

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2-2890-7798E-mail [email protected] site http://www.asus.com

Technical SupportTelephone +86-21-3842-9911Fax +86-21-5866-8722 ext. 9101#Online support http://support.asus.com/techserv/techserv.aspx

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USATelephone +1-510-739-3777Fax +1-510-608-4555Web site http://www.asus.com/us/

Technical SupportSupport fax +1-812-284-0883General support +1-812-282-2787Online support http://www.service.asus.com/

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, GermanyFax +49-2102-959931Web site http://www.asus.com/deOnline contact http://eu-rma.asus.com/sales

Technical SupportTelephone +49-2102-5789555Support Fax +49-2102-959911Online support http://www.asus.com/de/support/

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