Asus ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II BIOS Users Manual English

Asus ROG Strix X299-E Gaming II Manual

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    Motherboard ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING II BIOS Manual
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    ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service downloading it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for the cost asus.com, stating the product and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as source code archives, etc. to this email address). 2 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    Monitor menu 60 8. Boot menu...71 9. Tool menu...77 9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 77 9.2 Secure Erase 78 9.3 ASUS User Profile 79 9.4 ASUS SPD Information 80 9.5 ASUS Armoury Crate 80 9.6 Graphics Card Information 81 10. Exit menu...82 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 3
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    11. Updating BIOS 83 11.1 EZ Update 83 11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 84 11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 86 4 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as X299SE2.CAP for this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    devices. Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the hotkey. 6 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    Search(F9) MyFavorite(F3) Qfan Control(F6) AI OC Guide(F11) Scroll bar AURA ON/OFF(F4) Menu items General help Last modified settings Go back to EZ Mode EZ Tuning Wizard Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of the system status and prediction ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 7
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    for more information. AI OC Guide(F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to view the descriptions of AI overclocking and enable it. • Refer to section AI OC Guide for more information. • This function is only enabled when using an unlocked CPU. 8 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code: Scroll keys for the BIOS setup program. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 9
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    EZ Tuning Wizard This button allows you to view and configure the RAID settings of your system. Refer to section EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. 10 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    BIOS setup program AI OC Guide(F11) Search(F9) AURA ON/OFF(F4) Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 11
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    Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan 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 be configured Click to Click to go back to main menu Select to manually configure your fans 12 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    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 STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    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 STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    screen. 2. Click RAID then select the port that you want to set to [RAID] mode, CPU, PCH or SATA, then click Next. • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Select Yes to enable RAID. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 15
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    then select from Easy Backup (RAID 1) or Easy Backup (RAID 10). You can only select Easy Backup (RAID 10) if you connect four (4) HDDs. 16 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    Yes to continue the RAID setup. 7. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 17
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    My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing items. 18 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    • User-managed items such as language and boot order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 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. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 19
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    4. Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 20 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    • If you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section Onboard jumpers in your motherboard's user manual for information on how to erase item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 21
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    fields blank then select OK to continue. After you clear the password, the User Password item on top of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 22 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    . The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Overclocking Presets Select this item to load various settings suitably tuned for your needs. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 23
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    ratio at which AVX applications run. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] AVX-512 Instruction Core Ratio Negative Offset This item allows you to subtract a value from your core ratio at which AVX applications run. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] 24 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    set CPU Core-0~9 Voltage to [Manual Mode]. CPU Core-0~9 Voltage Override Configure the CPU core voltage. Use the or to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001 V to 1.920V. All values changed here do not take effect until computer is restarted. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 25
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    800MHz] - [DDR4-4400MHz] CPU SVID Support Disable this item to stop the CPU from communicating with the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] It is recommended to set CPU SVID Support to [Disabled] when overclocking. 26 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    ACT WIN Time Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [63] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] DRAM WRITE to READ Delay L Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [15] ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 27
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    ] [120] [40] [240] [48] [80] [34] Skew Control Data Rising Slope (CHAB) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] Data Rising Slope (CHCD) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] 28 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    ] [0] - [15] Cmd Falling Slope Offset (CHAB) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] Cmd Falling Slope Offset (CHCD) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] Ctl Falling Slope (CHAB) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 29
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    Vref (CHC) Configuration options: [Auto] [60] - [99] CTL Data VREF CTL Vref (CHA) Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] CTL Vref (CHB) Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] 30 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    (CHA D0 R0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] DRAM RTL (CHA D0 R1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] DRAM RTL (CHA D1 R0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [255] ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 31
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    D1 R1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] DRAM IOL (CHB D0 R0) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] DRAM IOL (CHB D0 R1) Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [15] 32 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    (CHD) Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [255] Third Timings tRRDR Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tRRDD Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [7] tRWDR Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] tRWDD Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [31] ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 33
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    This item allows the portion of the memory reference code to be skipped when possible to increase boot speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 34 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    test CPU working voltage decreases proportionally to CPU loading. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Configuration options [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 8] ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    [200%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high loading for extra power support. CPU VRM Switching Frequency This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal per phase current. DO NOT remove the VRM heatsink. 36 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    current memory stress tests. Auto is CPU at initial boot. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.800] - [2.700] CPU System Agent Boot Voltage This item will allow you to set the CPU System Agent voltage at initial boot up. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.700] - [1.800] ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item to prevent tripping the FIVR (Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator) when doing over-voltage. We recommend you to disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 38 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    regulator) to work at high performance at all times. [Balanced] Improve power saving when the CPU is in a low power state. Tweaker's Paradise VIN Tracker Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] the value. The values range from 40.0 MHz to 650.0 MHz. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 39
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    clocks. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU BCLK Frequency Slew Rate This item allows you set the frequency update rate. Lower values speed up clock changes. Configuration options the right. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.865V] - [3.135V] 40 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    and vice versa. Configuration options: [50] - [150] Extreme Over-voltage This item is only enabled when the onboard CPU-OV jumper is switched on. When set to [Enabled] it allows higher voltages for overclocking, but the CPU lifetime will not be guaranteed. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 41
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    : [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following items appear only when CPU Cache Voltage is set to [Manual Mode]. CPU Cache Voltage Override Allows you to configure the CPU cache voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.001V] - [1.920V] 42 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    and reset the system for the changes to take effect. The following items appear only when CPU Cache Voltage is set to [Offset Mode] or [Adaptive Mode]. Offset Mode Sign [+] To the voltage for the DRAM. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.000V] - [2.100V] ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 43
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    the voltage for the CPU VCCIO. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.900V] - [1.800V] CPU System Agent Voltage This item allows you to configure the voltage for the CPU System Agent. Configuration adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] - [127] 44 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 45
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    Prefetch This item allows you to prefetch adjacent cache lines, reducing the DRAM loading time and improving the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 46 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    CPU runs at a selected performance ratio based on CPU configuration. Configuration options: [Max Performance] [Max Efficient] [Set by Intel Node Manager] Maximum CPU to set the power saving of the CPU states. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 47
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    you to select the MFC Mode the BIOS will enforce. Configuration options: [OS Native Support] [MFC Driver Override] MSR Lock Control This item allows you to lock MSR 3Ah, MSR 0E2h, and CSR 80h when set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 48 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    [Enabled]. Native ASPM [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Default settings. BIOS controlled ASPM. OS controlled ASPM. PCH - PCI Express PCH DMI the ASPM support for an active PEG 0 device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 49
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    to adjust the Link Speed for PEG Port and Multi-Monitor. Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Allows you to enable or disable Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) by reporting the I/O device options: [Auto] [Gen1 (2.5 GT/s)] [Gen2 (5 GT/s)] [Gen3 (8 GT/s)] 50 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. SATA Controller(s) This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 51
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    allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial [Intel RST Premium (RAID)] Set to [Intel RST Test) when an error occurs in the hard disks. Configuration options: [On] [Off] Aggressive LPM Support Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 52 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    again and go to Advanced menu > Intel Virtual RAID on CPU to configure your settings. [HYPER M.2 X16 (data)] Supports up to 4 x M.2 drives via the Hyper M.2 X16 expansion card without VROC support. M.2_2~3 Configuration options: [Disabled] [M.2 SSD (VROC)] ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 53
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    to switch between PCIe Lanes and configure onboard devices. Scroll down to view the other BIOS items. HD Audio Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Azalia High Definition PC is in the S5 state. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 54 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel LAN Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when Intel LAN Controller is set to [Enabled]. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 55
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    ROM This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel PXE Option Rom launch. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ date. When enabled, you can set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to schedule an RTC alarm date. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 56 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    Driver Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Single Port Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Refer to section Motherboard layout in your motherboard's user manual for the location of the USB ports. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. 6.11 NVMe Configuration This menu displays the NVMe controller and Drive information aware. Configuration options: [PTP Aware] [Not PTP Aware] 58 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    to [Enabled]. Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE Support This item allows you to enable or disable the Ipv4/Ipv6 PXE wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.14 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Allows you to manage RAID volumes on the Intel(R) RAID Controller. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 59
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    the detected speed. CPU Core Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [x.xxxx V] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignore] if you do not want to detect this item. 60 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    appear only when CPU Fan Profile is set to [Manual]. CPU Upper Temperature Use the or keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU Fan temperature. The CPU Fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle when the temperature source is higher than the limit. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 61
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    source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [VRM] [PCH] ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is required to enable these items. • For Multiple Sources, select up to three temperature sources and the fan will automatically change based on the highest temperature. 62 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    chassis fan. [Standard] Set to make the chassis fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo the or keys to adjust the Chassis Fan 1-2 middle duty cycle. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 63
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    according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [VRM] [PCH] [T Sensor] [EXT_Sensor1] end on a critical component to control its temperature. An ASUS FAN EXTENSION CARD is required to enable these items. • [600 RPM] 64 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    automatically depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet M.2 fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum M.2 fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign the lower temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 65
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    [CPU] [MotherBoard] . An ASUS FAN EXTENSION CPU temperature. [Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet extension fan operation. [Turbo] Set to achieve maximum extension fan speed. [Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters. 66 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    The following items appear only when Extension Fan Profile 1-6 is set to [Manual]. Extension Fan 1-6 Upper Temperature Use the or keys to adjust the upper Fan speeds will only change immediately when the Step Up and Step Down time is set to 0 secs. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 67
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    PWM mode for 4-pin Water Pump+. Enables the Water Pump+ Q-Fan Control feature in DC mode for 3-pin Water Pump+. Disables the Q-Fan Control. 68 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    The assigned fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [VRM] [PCH] [T Sensor] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple the Water Pump+ will operate at the minimum duty cycle. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 69
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    The assigned fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [VRM] [PCH] [T Sensor] [EXT_Sensor1] [EXT_Sensor2] [EXT_Sensor3] [Multiple Sources] cycle when the temperature is lower than the limit. 70 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Scroll down to display the other BIOS items. Fast Boot [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed. boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 71
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    system supports 64 BIOS] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST. [Keep Current] Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST. Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Execute the trap right away. [Disabled] Execute the trap during legacy boot. 72 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the drivers first by the devices specification for better stability. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    during the system boot. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows® on Windows® non-UEFI mode. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode. The Microsoft® secure boot can only 74 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    Signature database) lists the signers or images of UEFI applications, operating system loaders, and UEFI drivers that you can load on the single computer. Save to file This item allows you to as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 75
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    POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These Driver Support This item allows you to enable or disable all NVMe device native OpROM. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 76 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. For more details, refer to section 1.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 77
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    is only supported on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section Motherboard layout in your motherboard's user manual. Displays defined by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase. 78 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Key in a profile number from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from your USB drive, load and save profile to your USB drive. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 79
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    . Download & Install ARMOURY CRATE app This item allows you to enable Armoury Crate download process. Armoury Crate can help you manage and download the latest ROG drivers and utility updates for your motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 80 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface. Only the information of the selected ASUS graphics cards will be shown. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual 81
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    The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. You can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized (shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. 82 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is available in the support DVD or support USB that comes with the motherboard package. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 84 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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    instructions to complete the update. 5. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section Exit Menu for details. ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming
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    to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 86 ROG STRIX X299-E Gaming BIOS Manual
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