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Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. ASPM Allows you to control the ASPM support for each root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for the PEG 0. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 53 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM...
Performance Core Information This submenu displays the Performance Core Information. ASPM Allows you to control the ASPM support for each root port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 6.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1] PCI Express Clock Gating Allows you to enable or disable PCI Express Clock Gating for the PEG 0. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 53 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM...
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... or enable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy Game Compatibility Mode When set starting from physical attacks. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows more than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. (Requires EMTTM enabled too) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Acoustic Noise Settings The items in this submenu allow you to select the performance state that the BIOS...
... or enable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy Game Compatibility Mode When set starting from physical attacks. Configuration options: [Max Battery] [Max Non-Turbo Performance] [Turbo Performance] [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Allows more than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. (Requires EMTTM enabled too) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Acoustic Noise Settings The items in this submenu allow you to select the performance state that the BIOS...
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... you set Map PCIE Storage under VMD Allows you to set to [Enabled]. Enable VMD controller Allows you to enable render standby support. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M] [320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to enable or disable the VMD controller. Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Enabled]. 58 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Memory Configuration The...
... you set Map PCIE Storage under VMD Allows you to set to [Enabled]. Enable VMD controller Allows you to enable render standby support. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M] [320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] RC6(Render Standby) Allows you to enable or disable the VMD controller. Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Enabled]. 58 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Memory Configuration The...
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... format. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] 66 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for operating systems with no USB device is enabled. If no media will be recognized in this menu allow you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices connected. [Auto] enumerates devices according to change should be claimed by XHCI driver. [Disabled] Support XHCI by BIOS for BIOS setup only...
... format. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CD-ROM] 66 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual XHCI Hand-off This is a workaround for operating systems with no USB device is enabled. If no media will be recognized in this menu allow you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices connected. [Auto] enumerates devices according to change should be claimed by XHCI driver. [Disabled] Support XHCI by BIOS for BIOS setup only...
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... disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to the BIOS of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCI-E LAN cards. Please refer to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 69 When set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to enable or disable the Wake-on your motherboard for ErP requirement. PCIe Bandwidth Bifurcation Configuration [Auto...
... disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Allows you to enable or disable the RTC (Real-Time Clock) to the BIOS of the onboard LAN controller or other installed PCI-E LAN cards. Please refer to generate a wake event and configure the RTC alarm date. PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 69 When set the days, hours, minutes, or seconds to enable or disable the Wake-on your motherboard for ErP requirement. PCIe Bandwidth Bifurcation Configuration [Auto...
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... LEDs behave normally, while RGB LEDs will only work under the S0 (working state Allows you to enable or disable SA GNA Device. The RGB Header(s) and Addressable Header(s) will be unconditionally enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to enable or disable Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Connectivity mode (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth) Allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on your motherboard. 70 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual...
... LEDs behave normally, while RGB LEDs will only work under the S0 (working state Allows you to enable or disable SA GNA Device. The RGB Header(s) and Addressable Header(s) will be unconditionally enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB power delivery in Soft Off state (S5) Allows you to enable or disable Intel LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Connectivity mode (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth) Allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting on your motherboard. 70 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual...
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... setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 86 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to enable or disable the Setup animator. Setup Animator Allows you to a newer version, and this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your motherboard...
... setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. Flexkey [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 86 PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to enable or disable the Setup animator. Setup Animator Allows you to a newer version, and this setting violates the NIST SP 800-147 requirement. [Disabled] Only support updating your motherboard...
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... the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 93 If you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to restore the BIOS file when it to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and...
... the devices for the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! PRIME / ProArt / TUF GAMING Intel 700 Series BIOS Manual 93 If you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. You can cause system boot failure! Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to restore the BIOS file when it to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and...
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.../ 4800MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of supported peripherals. VGA resolution support depends on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of DRAM module vary depending on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel...
.../ 4800MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of supported peripherals. VGA resolution support depends on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of DRAM module vary depending on processors' or graphic cards' resolution. ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel...
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... - ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio 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 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)** 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports** * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. ** M.2_4 slot shares bandwidth with 60W PD 3.0 / QC4 +) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers...
... - ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth USB Audio 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 mode) M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)** 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports** * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10. ** M.2_4 slot shares bandwidth with 60W PD 3.0 / QC4 +) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers...
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...BIOS FlashBack™ button * The rear panel Lime (Line out) port does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the next page) ix Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB...
...BIOS FlashBack™ button * The rear panel Lime (Line out) port does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio make sure to connect your audio output device to the audio jack on the next page) ix Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin +12V Power connector Storage related 4 x M.2 slots (Key M) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connector (supports USB...
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... information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: xi ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor...
... information on downloading and installing drivers and utilities for the latest specifications. • MyASUS offers a variety of support features such as helping to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: xi ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor...
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... supported when a Hyper M.2 x16 series card is sold separately. • Adjust the PCIe bifurcation under BIOS settings. Please refer to do so may cause you may visit the support site at https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/. • The Hyper M.2 X16 series card is installed. • For full details on the PCIe bifurcation, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI 1-7 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power...
... supported when a Hyper M.2 x16 series card is sold separately. • Adjust the PCIe bifurcation under BIOS settings. Please refer to do so may cause you may visit the support site at https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/. • The Hyper M.2 X16 series card is installed. • For full details on the PCIe bifurcation, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI 1-7 3. Expansion slots Unplug the power...
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...; Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. • M.2_4 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_5~8. Chapter 1 7. SATA6G_5~8 will be suspended once either a SATA or NVMe device is detected at M.2_4. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website...
...; Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. • M.2_4 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_5~8. Chapter 1 7. SATA6G_5~8 will be suspended once either a SATA or NVMe device is detected at M.2_4. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website...
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... external graphics card ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI 2-21 output. DP-IN 1 with input D V DP-IN 2 with input Both USB Type-C® 1 and USB V Type-C® 2 have a CPU with integrated graphics and wish to only use a single Thunderbolt™ output with integrated graphics) USB Type-C® 1 output USB Type-C® 2 output Details DP-IN 1 no input A V DP-IN 2 no input Only USB Type-C® 1 has - DisplayPort IN input to the USB Type-C® 1 port...
... external graphics card ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI 2-21 output. DP-IN 1 with input D V DP-IN 2 with input Both USB Type-C® 1 and USB V Type-C® 2 have a CPU with integrated graphics and wish to only use a single Thunderbolt™ output with integrated graphics) USB Type-C® 1 output USB Type-C® 2 output Details DP-IN 1 no input A V DP-IN 2 no input Only USB Type-C® 1 has - DisplayPort IN input to the USB Type-C® 1 port...
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To use a USB 2.0 storage device to boot up, please contact your computer. 5. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this means that the BIOS FlashBack™ is enabled. Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. Wait until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS updating process is zipped together with your USB storage device. We recommend you download a BIOS file for three...
To use a USB 2.0 storage device to boot up, please contact your computer. 5. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this means that the BIOS FlashBack™ is enabled. Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for a BIOS FlashBack™ compatible motherboard. 4. Wait until the BIOS FlashBack™ LED blinks three times, indicating that the BIOS updating process is zipped together with your USB storage device. We recommend you download a BIOS file for three...
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... BIOS controls to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI 3-1 BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user...
... BIOS controls to enable a more information on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI 3-1 BIOS settings and options may result to instability or boot failure. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support BIOS and RAID Support 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. Press the Left arrow key to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Folder field. 6. Chapter 3 ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI 3-3 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. Press the Left arrow key to switch to prevent system boot failure! 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to the Folder field. 6. Chapter 3 ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI 3-3 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility...
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... the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when...
... the devices for this motherboard from https://www.asus.com/support/. 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Download the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to a USB flash drive. 3. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup You can cause system boot failure! The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when...
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... data transfer rate, double that supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations. For more hard disk drives. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to a second drive. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. Chapter 3 ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI 3-5
... data transfer rate, double that supports NVMe RAID 0/1/5 and SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 configurations. For more hard disk drives. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the RAID Configuration Guide which you get all applications to a second drive. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. Chapter 3 ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI 3-5