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... the selected mode. Refer to switch modes ReSize BAR Search AURA Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary...
... the selected mode. Refer to switch modes ReSize BAR Search AURA Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click < or > to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Click to display boot devices Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary...
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... optimistic the mode selected, the lower the temperature of the CPU. [Intel's Fail Safe] is set the value based on the CPU's quality. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto - BCLK Frequency Using a higher BCLK frequency will alter the operating frequency of all associated clock domains (CPU, DRAM, and Cache). The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is the default behavior of the processor oblivious to the actual Motherboard design...
... optimistic the mode selected, the lower the temperature of the CPU. [Intel's Fail Safe] is set the value based on the CPU's quality. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto - BCLK Frequency Using a higher BCLK frequency will alter the operating frequency of all associated clock domains (CPU, DRAM, and Cache). The following item appears only when Ai Overclock Tuner is the default behavior of the processor oblivious to the actual Motherboard design...
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... values for best compatibility. Realtime Memory Frequency Allows you to enable or disable Memory Frequency feature. Allows automatic switching between default SPD Profile frequency and selected XMP profile frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SA GV System Agent Geyserville. Can disable, fix to 4th Point] 34 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Fixed to 1st Point] [Fixed to 2nd Point] [Fixed to 3rd Point] [Fixed to a specific point, or enable frequency switching.
... values for best compatibility. Realtime Memory Frequency Allows you to enable or disable Memory Frequency feature. Allows automatic switching between default SPD Profile frequency and selected XMP profile frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SA GV System Agent Geyserville. Can disable, fix to 4th Point] 34 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Fixed to 1st Point] [Fixed to 2nd Point] [Fixed to 3rd Point] [Fixed to a specific point, or enable frequency switching.
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... DMI ASPM Support. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] PEG - Efficient Core Information This submenu displays the Efficient Core Information. Scroll down to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for the PEG 0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 53 This...
... DMI ASPM Support. Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] PEG - Efficient Core Information This submenu displays the Efficient Core Information. Scroll down to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for the PEG 0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 53 This...
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...to configure the Total Memory Encryption (TME) to enable or disable Hyper-Threading for IA, GT, and SA domains. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 55 When enabled, CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P-states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy Game Compatibility Mode When set starting from physical attacks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Allows you to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
...to configure the Total Memory Encryption (TME) to enable or disable Hyper-Threading for IA, GT, and SA domains. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 55 When enabled, CPPC v2 interface allows hardware controlled P-states. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy Game Compatibility Mode When set starting from physical attacks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Allows you to protect DRAM data from the reset vector. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... to set Map PCIE Storage under VMD Allows you to map or unmap PCIE Storage to [Disabled] may result in data loss. Map PCIE Storage under VMD to select the DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to set Map SATA Controller under VMD to [Disabled] if you set memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to [Enabled]. 58 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [32M...
... to set Map PCIE Storage under VMD Allows you to map or unmap PCIE Storage to [Disabled] may result in data loss. Map PCIE Storage under VMD to select the DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Ensure to set Map SATA Controller under VMD to [Disabled] if you set memory configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DVMT Pre-Allocated Allows you to [Enabled]. 58 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [32M...
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... ownership change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] 66 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual If any USB devices are emulated as [CDROM], drives with XHCI support. [Enabled] Support XHCI by XHCI drivers for OSes without XHCI support. Optical drives are detected, the legacy USB support is a workaround for operating systems with no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.10 USB Configuration The items in the boot devices list. [Auto...
... ownership change the USB-related features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] 66 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual If any USB devices are emulated as [CDROM], drives with XHCI support. [Enabled] Support XHCI by XHCI drivers for OSes without XHCI support. Optical drives are detected, the legacy USB support is a workaround for operating systems with no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.10 USB Configuration The items in the boot devices list. [Auto...
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... your motherboard for ErP requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 69 Split up PCIEX16_1 that runs X16 into X8/X8. Please refer to the BIOS of this menu allow you can set to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards...
... your motherboard for ErP requirement. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 69 Split up PCIEX16_1 that runs X16 into X8/X8. Please refer to the BIOS of this menu allow you can set to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards...
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...-Audio device. [Disabled] [Enabled] HDA will be disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to set parameters for Serial Port. When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. 70 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration This submenu allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is a serial port (COM) connector...
...-Audio device. [Disabled] [Enabled] HDA will be disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to set parameters for Serial Port. When system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states Allows you to enable or disable USB power when your motherboard. 70 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Configuration This submenu allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on or off when the system is a serial port (COM) connector...
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... level of installed fan/pump and automatically switches the control modes. [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in less noise, but this will throttle due to overheating with inefficient fan/pump duty. AIO Pump Q-Fan Source The assigned fan/pump will not appear if [Ignore] is set the lower speed limit for 4-pin fan/ pump. Please be controlled according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [VRM] [Chipset] [T_Sensor...
... level of installed fan/pump and automatically switches the control modes. [DC Mode] [PWM Mode] Enables the Q-Fan Control feature in less noise, but this will throttle due to overheating with inefficient fan/pump duty. AIO Pump Q-Fan Source The assigned fan/pump will not appear if [Ignore] is set the lower speed limit for 4-pin fan/ pump. Please be controlled according to the selected temperature source. Configuration options: [CPU] [MotherBoard] [VRM] [Chipset] [T_Sensor...
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... setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. Setup Animator Allows you 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 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your motherboard. 9. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 86 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Select an item then press to configure options for the actual settings and options. Flexkey [Reset...
... setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. Setup Animator Allows you 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 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your motherboard. 9. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 86 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Select an item then press to configure options for the actual settings and options. Flexkey [Reset...
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... BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS: 1. Press Right arrow key to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating is done. 92 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of BIOS, DO NOT manually update...
... BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS: 1. Press Right arrow key to switch to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating is done. 92 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to perform the BIOS update process. Enter the Advanced Mode of BIOS, DO NOT manually update...
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... the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! If you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 93 The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
... the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! If you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 93 The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive...
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... slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet Vertical M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)* * Wi-Fi module is sold separately. (continued on the CPU types. Note: T o ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration...
... slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet Vertical M.2 slot only (Key E, CNVi & PCIe)* * Wi-Fi module is sold separately. (continued on the CPU types. Note: T o ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration...
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... connect the fan cables to the fan headers. Chapter 1 PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slot (from CPU) Slot Description PCIe x16 Quantity of identifiable M.2 SSD (pcs) Situation 1 Situation 2 1(x16)* 2(x8+x8)** * Install an M.2 SSD card to the M.2_1 or M.2_3 slot on the Hyper M.2 X16 series card. ** Install two M.2 SSD cards to the M.2_1 and M.2_3 slots on the Hyper M.2 X16 series card. • Additional PCIe bifurcation and M.2 settings for RAID function are not jumpers...
... connect the fan cables to the fan headers. Chapter 1 PCIe bifurcation & M.2 settings in PCIe x16 slot (from CPU) Slot Description PCIe x16 Quantity of identifiable M.2 SSD (pcs) Situation 1 Situation 2 1(x16)* 2(x8+x8)** * Install an M.2 SSD card to the M.2_1 or M.2_3 slot on the Hyper M.2 X16 series card. ** Install two M.2 SSD cards to the M.2_1 and M.2_3 slots on the Hyper M.2 X16 series card. • Additional PCIe bifurcation and M.2 settings for RAID function are not jumpers...
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M.2 slots The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. A M.2_1(SOCKET3) A B C B M.2_2(SOCKET3) C M.2_3(SOCKET3) • Intel® 13th and 12th Gen processors: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) • Intel® Z790 Chipset: M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes). • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. Chapter 1 6. The M.2 SSD module...
M.2 slots The M.2 slots allow you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules. A M.2_1(SOCKET3) A B C B M.2_2(SOCKET3) C M.2_3(SOCKET3) • Intel® 13th and 12th Gen processors: M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) • Intel® Z790 Chipset: M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes). • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. Chapter 1 6. The M.2 SSD module...
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... If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND PRIME Z790-P D4 1-11 SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND 7. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such...
... If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. GND RSATA_RXP RSATA_RXN GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND PRIME Z790-P D4 1-11 SATA 6Gb/s ports The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND 7. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such...
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... installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790-P D4 3-1 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 you change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. BIOS settings and options...
... installed a new system component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 PRIME Z790-P D4 3-1 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 you change the default BIOS settings except in this user manual refers to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Inappropriate BIOS settings may vary due to instability or boot failure. BIOS settings and options...
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... select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings...
... select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 3. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings...
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... compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Turn on the system. 4. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...
... compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically. 6. Turn on the system. 4. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS 1. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...