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Motherboard ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 2
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 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 3
11 2.3 Qfan Control 12 2.4 AI OC Guide 14 3. My Favorites 15 4. Main menu...17 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 95 9.2 ASUS Secure Erase 95 9.3 ASUS User Profile 96 9.4 ASUS SPD Information 97 9.5 MemTest86 97 9.6 ASUS Armoury Crate 98 9.7 MyASUS 98 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 4
10. Exit menu...99 11. Updating BIOS 100 11.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 100 11.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 101 4 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 5
ASUS a trained service personnel. manual are for reference only, please refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. • BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions or CPU installed. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. ROG Z790 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 6
screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering motherboard manual for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support manual. Please refer to the BIOS of your motherboard for the settings and - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 7
be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for details. Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language AI OC Guide AURA Scroll bar MyFavorite Qfan Control Search ReSize BAR MemTest86 Submenu items Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to EZ Mode Hot - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 8
section My Favorites for more information. Qfan Control This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your fans. Use this button to manually tweak the fans to your desired settings. You may also access this item by pressing the key on the keyboard. Refer to section Qfan - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 9
key on the keyboard. • Refer to section AI OC Guide for more information. • This function is only enabled when using an detect if there are problems with your memory. For more information on using MemTest86, please refer to www.asus.com/support. • Please save all ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 9 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 10
press to display a list of options. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 10 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 11
the system properties of the selected mode. Click < or > to switch modes ReSize BAR AI OC Guide AURA MemTest86 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 11 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 12
2.3 Qfan Control The Qfan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to setting Click to undo the Click to go back to main menu changes Select to manually configure your fans 12 ROG Z790 Series BIOS - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 13
to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 13 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 14
of the AI Overclocking. Clicking on Enable AI will enable AI Overclocking. Quick guide topics Click to view the previous topic in the quick guide Click to view Click to enable AI the next topic in Overclocking the quick guide Click to go back to main menu 14 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 15
3. My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 15 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 16
. 4. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. 16 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 17
allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 17 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 18
fields blank then select OK to continue. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 18 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 19
's default XMP memory timings (CL, TRCD, TRP, TRAS) and other memory parameters optimized by ASUS. [XMP II] Load the DIMM's complete default XMP profile. The configuration options for this item vary depending on the DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 19 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 20
appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [AEMP II]. AEMP Allows you to select your ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP). Each profile has its own DRAM frequency, timing and voltage. The following power and current thresholds for maintaining maximum performance. 20 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 21
when Performance Core Ratio is set to [Sync All Cores]. ALL-Core Ratio Limit Enter [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a Core ratio limit to synchronize all cores. Use the or to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [85 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 22
this setting with VCCIN (CPU Input voltage). Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when Performance Core0-5 specific Voltage is set to to save the changes and reset the system for the changes to take effect. 22 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 23
8-Core Ratio Limit Ratio Limit for Efficient cores when N Efficient cores are loaded. Use the or to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [26] - [85] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 23 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 24
following item appears only when Efficient Core Group0-1 specific Voltage is set to [Manual Mode]. CPU Core-0 Voltage Override / CPU Core-1 Voltage Override Allows configuration of or disable the AVX 2 Instructions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 24 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 25
may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default settings. Maximus Tweak Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency : [Auto] [0] - [255] DRAM RAS# ACT Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [511] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 25 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 26
CKE Minimum Pulse Width Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] DRAM Write Latency Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] Skew Control DDRCRCOMPCTL0/1/2 Ctl0 dqvrefup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] 26 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 27
options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] [34 DRAM Clock] [40 DRAM Clock] [48 DRAM Clock] [60 DRAM Clock] [80 DRAM Clock] [120 DRAM Clock] [240 DRAM Clock] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 27 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 28
Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Early ReadMPR Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Read MPR Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 28 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 29
Timing Centering 2D Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Command Voltage Centering Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Early Command Voltage Centering Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 29 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 30
Per Bit Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DIMM DFE Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] EARLY DIMM DFE Training Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 30 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 31
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] tRDRD_dg_Runtime Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] tRDWR_sg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] tRDWR_dg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] tWRWR_sg Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 31 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 32
options: [Auto] [0] - [255] tWRPDEN Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [1023] tCPDED Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] tREFIX9 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] Ref Interval Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [8191] 32 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 33
you to select the DIMM training profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard Profile] [ASUS User Profile] RxDfe Allows you to set the DFE on SOC Rx. Configuration options: to enable or disable Controller 1, Channel 0. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 33 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 34
Realtime Memory Frequency Allows you to enable or disable Memory Frequency feature. Allows manual switching between in runtime between default SPD Profile frequency and selected XMP profile frequency as an integer: 2000Mhz. Configuration options: [0] - [65535] 34 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 35
with VRM Loadline Enable this item to allow the VRM Loadline to be adjusted automatically to match the AC/DC Loadline. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 35 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 36
- [140%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high loading for extra power support. CPU Current Reporting Configuration options: [Auto] [50%] [100%] [150%] CPU Voltage Suspension 255C with an interval of 1C. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] 36 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 37
. Use the and keys to adjust the value. The values range from 0.000V to 3.000V with an interval of 0.00625V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00000] - [3.00000] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 37 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 38
running high CPU voltage and high load-line calibration values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following this item to [Extreme]. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 38 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 39
[Standard] The number of active phases is controlled by the CPU. [Optimized] Sets the ASUS optimized phase profile. [Extreme] Sets full phase mode. DO NOT remove the thermal module when overclocking or under a high CPU Graphics loading for extra power support. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 39 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 40
Cap Setting this to a specific value will set a ceiling for CPU Core Auto Voltage. When not in manual mode, it's effectiveness is subject to other factors such as AC/DC Loadline values and CPU's native of 0.001V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.60000] - [1.70000] 40 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 41
[Auto] [0] - [15] Unlimited ICCMAX Allows you to enable or disable Unlimited ICCMAX. Support VR Current Limit (ICCMAX) value set above 511.75A. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [511.75] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 41 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 42
the platform must support this value for up to 10msec when power consumption exceeds power limit 2. ASUS motherboards are engineered to support this duration for a ] [Enabled] Inverse Temperature Dependency Throttle Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 42 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 43
options: [Auto] [0.000] - [1.800] TVB Voltage Optimizations This service controls thermal based voltage optimizations for processors that implement the Intel Thermal TVB This item is only supported on selected SKUs. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 43 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 44
appears only when Negative Ratio Offset B is set to [User Specify]. Ratio Offset Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [0] - [31] 44 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 45
options: [Auto] [Slow] [Fast] BCLK Spread Spectrum Allows you to reduce the EMI. Disable to get more accurate base clocks. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 45 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 46
HW Fixup Allows you to enable or disable BCLK TSC HW Fixup disable during TSC copy from PMA to APIC. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 46 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 47
the voltage for the CPU 1.8V Small Rail. The values range from 1.500V to 2.300V with an interval of 0.010V. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50000] - [2.30000] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 47 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 48
stay below the Package Temperature Threshold when this item is enabled. SVID must be enabled for this to work. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 48 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 49
efficiency will be used. [User Specify] Manually specify the Cooler efficiency and all predictions will be based off this manual setting. The following item appears only when Cooler and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [85] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 49 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 50
Voltage Allows you to configure the global Core Voltage requested by the cores. Result may be influenced by Actual VRM Core Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Adaptive Mode] 50 ROG Z790 Series BIOS - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 51
VRM Core Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when Cache SVID Voltage is set to [Manual Mode]. CPU Core Voltage Override Allows you to value. [-] To offset the Cache core voltage by a negative value. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 51 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 52
effect. CPU L2 Voltage Allows you to configure the voltage for the CPU L2. This may help for sustaining high clock speeds. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Adaptive Mode] 52 ROG Z790 Series BIOS - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 53
with an interval of 0.001V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [1.80000] The following item appears only when CPU System Agent Voltage is set to [Offset Mode]. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 53 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 54
If this item is set to [Enabled], the upper range will be 2.070V. If enabled on non-supported DRAM, the voltage will be lower than requested. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM of 0.005V. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.70000] - [2.20000] 54 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 55
Amps. Use the or to adjust the value. The values range from 0.125A to 7.875A with an interval of 0.125A. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.12500] - [7.87500] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 55 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 56
. Use the or to adjust the value. The values range from 0.125A to 7.875A with an interval of 0.125A. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.12500] - [7.87500] 56 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 57
to display other BIOS items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 57 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 58
conditions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] [Auto] L1 Substates Allows you to select the PCI Express L1 Substates settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1.1] [L1.1 & L1.2] 58 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 59
Gen3 ASPM Allows you to set the DMI Gen3 ASPM Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L1] PEG - ASPM Allows you to control the ASPM support for the PEG 0. This has no effect if PEG Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 59 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 60
each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [0] - [7] Number of Cores and Efficient Cores are looked at together. When both are {0,0}, Pcode will enable all cores. 60 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 61
(R) Speed Shift Technology Allows you to disable or enable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. When enabled, CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P-states. Configuration options: [ Noise Settings for IA, GT, and SA domains. Acoustic Noise Settings ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 61 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 62
you to enable or disable CPU Power Management. Allows CPU to go to C states when it's not 100% utilized. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 62 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 63
allow you to change the System Agent (SA) parameters. VT-d Allows you to enable virtualization technology function on memory control hub. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 63 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 64
352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to enable render standby support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VMD setup menu The items in this submenu allow you to set the VMD controller to [Disabled] may result in data loss. 64 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 65
in this menu allow you to change the PCIe configurations for slots supported by the PCH. PCI Express Configuration The items in this submenu allow you to configure the PCIe Speeds for the different onboard slots supported by the PCH. The items in this submenu may vary according to your - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 66
following items appear only when SATA Controller(s) is set to [Enabled]. Aggressive LPM support Allows PCH to aggressively enter link power state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] disable the selected SATA port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 66 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 67
motherboard for the actual settings and options. PCIE Tunneling over USB4 Allows you to enable or disable PCIE Tunneling over USB4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 67 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 68
Agent(SA) Configuration page to [Enabled] to support DMA Protection Feature. • The following items appear only when Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Support is set to [Enabled]. Wake From Thunderbolt(TM keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [1] - [4096] 68 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 69
be available. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] The following items appear only when Security Device Support is set to [Enable]. SHA256 PCR Bank Allows you to enable or disable the SHA256 PCR during restart in order to change the State of the Security Device. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 69 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 70
Version Allows you to select to Tell O.S. to support PPI Version 1.2 or 1.3. Configuration options: [1.2] [1.3] Some HCK tests might not support 1.3. TPM 2.0 UEFI Spec Version Allows you to through System Admin Password. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable] 70 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 71
, please go to the Boot section and set CSM(Compatibility Support Module) to [Disabled]. SR-IOV Support This option enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support if the system has SRIOV capable PCIe devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 71 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 72
. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Your system supports the USB devices in legacy operating systems. [Disabled] Your USB devices can Rear I/O connection in your motherboard's user manual for the location of the USB ports. 72 ROG Z790 Series BIOS - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 73
when Network Stack is set to [Enabled]. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support Allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE boot support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.13 NVMe Configuration This the BIOS of your motherboard for the actual settings and options. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 73 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 74
BIOS of your motherboard for the actual settings and options. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 6.15 APM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the On] [Last State] Max Power Saving Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 74 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 75
settings and options. PCIe Bandwidth Bifurcation Configuration [Auto] [X8/X8] Run full PCIe X16 mode. Split up PCIEX16(G5) that runs X16 into X8/X8. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 75 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 76
. Functional LEDs behave normally, while RGB LEDs will be disabled. The RGB Header(s) and Addressable Header(s) will only work under the S0 (working) state. 76 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 77
the controller ASPM (Active State Power Management) for energy saving support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Alteration Mode Switch [PCIE Link Speed] 1st step: Gen 4.0, 2nd step: Gen 3.0 [Fan Profile] 1st step: Silent, 2nd step: Full Speed ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 77 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 78
motherboard for the actual settings and options. • Ensure to set the VMD configuration settings before using Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology to create a RAID set. 78 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 79
the detected speed. Flow Rate The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the flow rate. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 79 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 80
Profile Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the assigned fan/pump. When selecting [Manual], we suggest raising your fan/pump duty to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. options: [Level 0] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [Level 5] 80 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 81
RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] The following items appear only when CPU Fan Profile is set to [Manual]. CPU Fan Point4 Temperature When the temperature source is lower than the temperature of P4, the duty cycle will . Use the or keys to adjust the temperature. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 81 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 82
Fan Profile Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the assigned fan/pump. When selecting [Manual], we suggest raising your fan/pump duty to 100% if your CPU temperature exceeds 75°C. Please be [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] 82 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 83
The following items appear only when Chassis Fan 1-5 Profile is set to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Point4 Temperature When the temperature source is lower than the temperature of the source is dropped below the lower temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 83 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 84
RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] The following items appear only when Water Pump+ Profile is set to [Manual]. Water Pump+ Point4 Temperature When the temperature source is lower than the temperature of P4, the duty cycle will the or keys to adjust the temperature. 84 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 85
Mode] Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin fan/pump. Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin fan/ pump. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 85 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 86
RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] The following items appear only when AIO Pump Profile is set to [Manual]. AIO Pump Point4 Temperature When the temperature source is lower than the temperature of P4, the duty cycle will be or keys to adjust the fan/pump duty cycle. 86 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 87
cycle. CPU Temperature LED Switch Set this item to [Enabled] and the CPU_LED will light up to indicate high CPU temperature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 87 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 88
to change the system boot options. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on . Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI only] 88 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 89
OS. Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® non-UEFI mode. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. The Microsoft secure boot can only function properly on Windows UEFI mode. Secure File Allows you to save the PK to a USB storage device. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 89 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 90
db file from your system. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. 90 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 91
. You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot. Configuration options: [0 sec] - [10 sec] This feature only works when set under normal boot. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 91 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 92
19. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] AMI Native NVMe Driver Support Allows you to enable or disable AMI Native NVMe driver. Configuration (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. 92 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 93
Boot Override These item displays the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 93 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 94
. Select an item then press to display the submenu. BIOS Image Rollback Support [Enabled] Support roll back your BIOS to a previous version, but this setting violates the NIST SP BIOS safe mode. Setup Animator Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 94 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 95
Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section Motherboard layout in your user manual. Displays the available defined by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 95 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 96
9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Load from Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings from/to USB Drive Allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save profile to your USB drive. 96 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 97
9.4 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you to view the DRAM SPD information. 9.5 MemTest86 This item allows you to obtain a save all changes made before using MemTest86. • There will be a few seconds of loading time after pressing on this option. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 97 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 98
9.6 ASUS Armoury Crate This item allows you to enable or disable downloading and installing of the Armoury refer to the BIOS of your motherboard for the actual settings and options. Download & Install MyASUS service & app Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 98 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 99
Shell from USB drives This option allows you to attempt to launch the EFI Shell application (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 99 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 100
problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. Visit http://www.asus is done. 100 ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 101
download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it to a USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! ROG Z790 Series BIOS Manual 101 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO EVA-02 | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Series BIOS Manual English - Page 102
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