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...; An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. 4 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual 1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update.
...; An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for settings and options. 4 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual 1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update.
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... be enabled and functional LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Off] Aura LEDs will be disabled, however functional LEDs will be enabled. PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual 9 Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on the screen. Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable...
... be enabled and functional LEDs will be disabled. [Aura Off] Aura LEDs will be disabled, however functional LEDs will be enabled. PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual 9 Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on the screen. Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable...
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...] [320 sec] [384 sec] [448 sec] Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to set an average max thermal temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 30 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to specify the time window for each root port. RATL allows you to cause frequency clipping. The items in this menu may vary based on or off the MLC streamer prefetcher.
...] [320 sec] [384 sec] [448 sec] Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to set an average max thermal temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 30 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to specify the time window for each root port. RATL allows you to cause frequency clipping. The items in this menu may vary based on or off the MLC streamer prefetcher.
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...; Speed Shift Technology support. When DPTF is set Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) to [Enabled], CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P-states. CPU - Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C-States Allows you to C states when it's not fully utilized. Allows CPU to go to enable or disable CPU Power Management. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set CPU C-States to enable or disable processor Turbo Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS...
...; Speed Shift Technology support. When DPTF is set Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) to [Enabled], CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P-states. CPU - Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU C-States Allows you to C states when it's not fully utilized. Allows CPU to go to enable or disable CPU Power Management. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set CPU C-States to enable or disable processor Turbo Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS...
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...to set the PCIe speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual 33 7.4 PCH Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set the PCH parameters. PCIe Speed Allows you to enable or disable the SATA device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you to [Enabled]. The SATA Port items show the PCH Storage Configuration options. PCI Express Configuration Allows you set SATA Controller(s) to configure the PCI Express Configuration settings. Configuration options: [Auto...
...to set the PCIe speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual 33 7.4 PCH Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set the PCH parameters. PCIe Speed Allows you to enable or disable the SATA device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following items appear only when you to [Enabled]. The SATA Port items show the PCH Storage Configuration options. PCI Express Configuration Allows you set SATA Controller(s) to configure the PCI Express Configuration settings. Configuration options: [Auto...
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... disable the Tbt Dynamic AC/DC L1 support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration Allows you to configure the Discrete ThunderboltTM related settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Thunderbolt Boot Support Setting this item to enable or disable Titan Ridge Workaround for ThunderboltTM hosts. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual 35 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The following items appear when you to [Enabled] will allow boot from USB devices...
... disable the Tbt Dynamic AC/DC L1 support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Discrete Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration Allows you to configure the Discrete ThunderboltTM related settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Thunderbolt Boot Support Setting this item to enable or disable Titan Ridge Workaround for ThunderboltTM hosts. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual 35 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The following items appear when you to [Enabled] will allow boot from USB devices...
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... Decoding can only be decoded in this menu allow you set PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express settings. SR-IOV Support Allows you to [Enabled]. Re-Size BAR Support Allows you to disable CSM (Compatibility Support Module). This requires that the system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe devices and the system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding. 7.8 PCI Subsystem Settings The items in Above 4G Address Space. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual 37
... Decoding can only be decoded in this menu allow you set PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express settings. SR-IOV Support Allows you to [Enabled]. Re-Size BAR Support Allows you to disable CSM (Compatibility Support Module). This requires that the system has Resizable BAR capable PCIe devices and the system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding. 7.8 PCI Subsystem Settings The items in Above 4G Address Space. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual 37
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The XHCI ownership change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 38 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual 7.9 USB Configuration The items in this menu display and allow you installed on your motherboard. [Auto] emulates devices according to their media format. Optical drives are emulated as CDROM, drives with no media will be inaccessible if you set the emulation types of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you...
The XHCI ownership change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 38 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual 7.9 USB Configuration The items in this menu display and allow you installed on your motherboard. [Auto] emulates devices according to their media format. Optical drives are emulated as CDROM, drives with no media will be inaccessible if you set the emulation types of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] USB Single Port Control Allows you...
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... RTC alarm date either using the or keys or by entering a number directly within the valid input range. Configuration options: [0] - [31] - Device Allows you can set Power On By RTC to set the days of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCI-E LAN cards. If no HDD/SSD device is set to [Enabled], you to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. RTC Alarm Date...
... RTC alarm date either using the or keys or by entering a number directly within the valid input range. Configuration options: [0] - [31] - Device Allows you can set Power On By RTC to set the days of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCI-E LAN cards. If no HDD/SSD device is set to [Enabled], you to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. RTC Alarm Date...
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... boot options. 9.1 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) The items in the plugged PCI-E based storage including M.2 SSD before setting [Launch CSM] to [Disabled]. Due to Microsoft Secure Boot regulations, ensure the Microsoft signed UEFI driver is contained in this menu allow you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual 51 UEFI driver...
... boot options. 9.1 CSM (Compatibility Support Module) The items in the plugged PCI-E based storage including M.2 SSD before setting [Launch CSM] to [Disabled]. Due to Microsoft Secure Boot regulations, ensure the Microsoft signed UEFI driver is contained in this menu allow you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual 51 UEFI driver...
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... the key is only recommended to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 56 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [0 sec] - [10 sec] The following item appears when you set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled] and Wait For 'F1' If Error to [Enabled]. Boot Logo Display Configuration options: [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] [Auto] Automatically adjusts the boot logo size for Windows® requirements. [Full Screen] Maximizes the boot logo size. [Disabled] Hide the boot...
... the key is only recommended to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 56 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [0 sec] - [10 sec] The following item appears when you set Boot Logo Display to [Disabled] and Wait For 'F1' If Error to [Enabled]. Boot Logo Display Configuration options: [Auto] [Full Screen] [Disabled] [Auto] Automatically adjusts the boot logo size for Windows® requirements. [Full Screen] Maximizes the boot logo size. [Disabled] Hide the boot...
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... to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or XXXXX.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. You can cause system boot failure! 64 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 12.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the user manual that came with your motherboard...
... to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Rename the BIOS file as ASUS.CAP or XXXXX.CAP and copy the renamed BIOS file to a USB port. 5. You can cause system boot failure! 64 PRIME / TUF GAMING Intel® 500 Series BIOS Manual Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 12.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the user manual that came with your motherboard...
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... Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Dedicated audio PCB layers *A chassis with SATA6G_2. When M.2_2 slot is required to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - PRIME B560M-A AC specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® 11th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 - Audio Shielding - Only Intel® 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for...
... Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Dedicated audio PCB layers *A chassis with SATA6G_2. When M.2_2 slot is required to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features - Premium Japanese audio capacitors - PRIME B560M-A AC specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Intel® 11th Gen Processors M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 - Audio Shielding - Only Intel® 11th Gen processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for...
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... motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis 4 3 4 5 61 4 23.4cm(9.2in) HDMI1_DP CPU_OPT ATX_12V ASM 1442K HDMI2 ASM 1442K KBMS _USB_E34 U32G2_C2 U32G2_1 LAN_USB_E12 DIGI+ VRM CPU_FAN LGA1200 2 10 11 ADD_GEN 2_2 RGB_HEADER2 ATX_PWR BOOT VGA DRAM CPU DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin...
... motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. Product Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the chassis 4 3 4 5 61 4 23.4cm(9.2in) HDMI1_DP CPU_OPT ATX_12V ASM 1442K HDMI2 ASM 1442K KBMS _USB_E34 U32G2_C2 U32G2_1 LAN_USB_E12 DIGI+ VRM CPU_FAN LGA1200 2 10 11 ADD_GEN 2_2 RGB_HEADER2 ATX_PWR BOOT VGA DRAM CPU DDR4 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 288-pin...
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... power-consuming devices. CPU socket The motherboard comes with SATA6G_2. Expansion slots This motherboard supports two PCIe x16 graphics cards and one orientation. DDR4 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with the PCI Express specification. 4. Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. • For a fully configured system, we recommend you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350W. • We recommend that complies with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots...
... power-consuming devices. CPU socket The motherboard comes with SATA6G_2. Expansion slots This motherboard supports two PCIe x16 graphics cards and one orientation. DDR4 DIMM slots The motherboard comes with the PCI Express specification. 4. Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug. • For a fully configured system, we recommend you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350W. • We recommend that complies with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots...
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... only light up , check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip are connected in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. RXD DTR DSR CTS 13. Connect the serial port module cable to COM this header, set...
... only light up , check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip are connected in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. RXD DTR DSR CTS 13. Connect the serial port module cable to COM this header, set...
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...; Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin header is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) * Requires an ATX power supply This 2-pin header is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you to a slot opening at the back of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_SW) This header...
...; Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin header is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) * Requires an ATX power supply This 2-pin header is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you to a slot opening at the back of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_SW) This header...
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... port connects a headphone or a speaker. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the mothboard booting process. Refer to case. 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 98 10 11 1. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up until the problem is for troubleshooting. DisplayPort. The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 3. Ethernet port. Line In port (light blue). This port allows Gigabit connection to 10Gbps) port (teal blue, Type A). HDMI™ ports...
... port connects a headphone or a speaker. Q-LEDs The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the mothboard booting process. Refer to case. 1.2.2 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 98 10 11 1. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up until the problem is for troubleshooting. DisplayPort. The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 3. Ethernet port. Line In port (light blue). This port allows Gigabit connection to 10Gbps) port (teal blue, Type A). HDMI™ ports...
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... to instability or boot failure. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 2-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in...
... to instability or boot failure. ASUS PRIME B560M-A AC 2-1 You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to https://www.asus.com/support, or download the BIOS manual by scanning the QR code. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in...
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... a USB port. 5. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that...
... a USB port. 5. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that...