Table of Contents
- Safety information
- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
- Chapter 2: Basic Installation
- Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
- 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
- 3.2 BIOS setup program
- 3.3 Main menu
- 3.4 Advanced menu
- 3.4.1 CPU Configuration
- 3.4.2 Power & Performance
- 3.4.3 Server ME Configuration
- 3.4.4 Trusted Computing
- 3.4.5 ACPI Settings
- 3.4.6 APM Configuration
- 3.4.7 Runtime Error Logging Settings
- 3.4.8 Onboard LAN Configuration
- 3.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection
- 3.4.10 Intel TXT Information
- 3.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings
- 3.4.12 USB Configuration
- 3.4.13 Network Stack Configuration
- 3.4.14 CSM Configuration
- 3.4.15 NVMe Configuration
- 3.4.16 WHEA Configuration
- 3.4.17 Tls Auth Configuration
- 3.4.18 iSCSI Configuration
- 3.5 Chipset menu
- 3.6 Security menu
- 3.7 Boot menu
- 3.8 Monitor menu
- 3.9 Tool menu
- 3.10 Event Logs menu
- 3.11 Server Mgmt menu
- 3.12 Save & Exit menu
- Chapter 4: RAID Support
- Appendix
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
WS C246M PRO specifications summary ................................................................ ix
Package contents ....................................................................................................... xi
Installation tools and components .......................................................................... xii
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1
1.1.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-2
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-4
1.1.4 System memory .......................................................................... 1-5
1.1.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................... 1-7
1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches.................................................... 1-8
1.1.7 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-9
1.1.8 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-12
1.1.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-17
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system ...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1 CPU installation...........................................................................2-1
2.1.2 Cooling system installation.......................................................... 2-3
2.1.3 Motherboard installation .............................................................. 2-4
2.1.4 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-6
2.1.5 ATX power connection ................................................................ 2-7
2.1.6 SATA device connection ............................................................. 2-7
2.1.7 Front I/O connector ..................................................................... 2-8
2.1.8 Expansion card installation ......................................................... 2-9
2.1.9 M.2 installation .......................................................................... 2-10
2.13 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-11
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-13
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-13
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-15
2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-17
2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................................2-17
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................3-1
3.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility................................................................... 3-2
3.1.3 BUPDATER utility ....................................................................... 3-3
3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-5
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen ...................................................................... 3-6
3.2.2 Menu bar ..................................................................................... 3-6
3.2.3 Menu items..................................................................................3-7
3.2.4 Submenu items ........................................................................... 3-7
3.2.5 Navigation keys ........................................................................... 3-7
3.2.6 General help................................................................................3-7
3.2.7 Conguration elds ..................................................................... 3-7
3.2.8 Pop-up window............................................................................3-7
3.2.9 Scroll bar ..................................................................................... 3-7
3.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................3-8
3.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................................3-9
3.4.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-10
3.4.2 Power & Performance ............................................................... 3-12
3.4.3 Server ME Conguration ........................................................... 3-14
3.4.4 Trusted Computing.................................................................... 3-14
3.4.5 ACPI Settings ............................................................................ 3-15
3.4.6 APM Conguration .................................................................... 3-15
3.4.7 Runtime Error Logging Settings ................................................ 3-16
3.4.8 Onboard LAN Conguration ...................................................... 3-16
3.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection ................................................ 3-17
3.4.10 Intel TXT Information.................................................................3-20
3.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings ........................................................... 3-20
3.4.12 USB Conguration .................................................................... 3-21
3.4.13 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 3-22
3.4.14 CSM Conguration .................................................................... 3-23
3.4.15 NVMe Conguration .................................................................. 3-24
3.4.16 WHEA Conguration ................................................................. 3-24
3.4.17 Tls Auth Conguration............................................................... 3-24
3.4.18 iSCSI Conguration .................................................................. 3-25
3.5 Chipset menu ...........................................................................................3-26
3.5.1 System Agent (SA) Conguration ............................................. 3-26
3.5.2 PCH-IO Conguration ............................................................... 3-28
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3.6 Security menu ..........................................................................................3-32
3.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................3-35
3.8 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................3-37
3.9 Tool menu ................................................................................................. 3-37
3.10 Event Logs menu .....................................................................................3-38
3.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings ......................................... 3-38
3.10.2 View Smbios Event Log ............................................................ 3-39
3.11 Server Mgmt menu ...................................................................................3-39
3.11.1 System Event Log ..................................................................... 3-41
3.11.2 Bmc self test log ........................................................................ 3-42
3.11.3 BMC network conguration ....................................................... 3-42
3.11.4 View System Event Log ............................................................ 3-44
3.11.5 BMC User Settings.................................................................... 3-44
3.12 Save & Exit menu ..................................................................................... 3-44
Chapter 4: RAID Support
4.1 RAID configurations ..................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .................................................. 4-2
4.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS .................................................... 4-2
4.1.4 RAID conguration utilities .......................................................... 4-2
4.2 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility .............................4-3
4.2.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 4-4
4.2.2 Deleting a RAID set.....................................................................4-6
4.2.3 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option
ROM utility................................................................................... 4-7
4.3 Creating a RAID driver disk ......................................................................4-7
4.3.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® ................................... 4-7
4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Windows) ..........................................4-8
4.3.1 Creating a RAID set .................................................................... 4-9
4.3.2 Changing a Volume Type..........................................................4-11
4.3.3 Deleting a volume ..................................................................... 4-12
4.3.4 Preferences ............................................................................... 4-13
Appendix
WS C246M PRO block diagram .............................................................................. A-1
Q-Code table ............................................................................................................ A-2
Notices .................................................................................................................... A-5
ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-9
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not
sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power
company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power
cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the
motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it
supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
3. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
4. Chapter 4: RAID Support
This chapter describes the RAID congurations.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used
throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to
complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
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WS C246M PRO specifications summary
(continued on the next page)
CPU
LGA1151 socket for Intel® Xeon® Processor E Family (Coffee Lake) /
Intel® Pentium™ processors / Intel® Celeron™ processors*
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list
Chipset Intel® C246 Chipset
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max 64GB, DDR4 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz, ECC/ non-ECC
UDIMM*
Dual channel architecture
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL(Qualified Vendors List)
Expansion slots
PCIEX1_1: PCI-E x1 slot, x1 Gen3 Link, from PCH
PCIEX16_1: PCI-E x16 slot, x16 Gen3 Link
PCIEX8_1: PCI-E x8 slot, x4 Gen3 Link, from PCH
VGA Output
Integrated Graphics Processor x 1
Multi-VGA output support: HDMI/DisplayPort/VGA
- Supports HDMI with Max resolution 4096 x 2160@24 Hz
- Supports DisplayPort with Max resolution 4096 x 2304@60 Hz
- Supports VGA with Max resolution 1920 x 1200@60 Hz
Storage
Intel® C246 Chipset:
- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports or
- 7 x SATA 6Gb/s with 1 x M.2 (SATA 6Gb/s & PCI-E Gen3 x4 link,
NGFF 2280 / 2260 / 2242 / 2230)
Intel® RST (Windows & Linux)
(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
LAN
1 x Intel® I210-AT GbE LAN
1 x Intel® I219-LM GbE LAN
(Supports teaming function)
USB
Intel® C246 Chipset
- 6 x USB 2.0 ports (4 from mid-board, 2 ports at back panel)
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 from mid-board, 2 ports at back panel)
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (2 Type-A ports at back panel)
Audio Realtek® ALC887 8-channel high definition audio CODEC
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O
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Rear Panel I/O Ports
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (Type-A)
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x HDMI
- 1 x DisplayPort
- 1 x VGA
- 2 x RJ-45 ports
- 8-channel Audio I/O ports (5+1 Audio jacks)
Internal I/O
Connectors
- 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (9-pin)
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin)
- 8 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
- 1 x M.2 Socket
- 24-pin EATX Power connector
- 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector
- CPU fan with PWM control
- Front Fan 1~3
- Rear Fan 1
- 1 x AAFP connector
- 1 x COM port header
- 1 x TPM header
- 1 x Chassis intrusion header
- 1 x S/PDIF Out header
- 19-pin front panel connector
- 18-pin AUX panel connector
BIOS Feature 32 MB Flash ROM, EFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI3.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0,
ACPI 5.0a, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
OS
Windows 2016/64 bit
Windows 10/64 bit
RedHat® Enterprise Linux
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6” x 9.6” (244mm x 244mm)
• Specications are subject to change without notice.
• Visit the ASUS website for the software manual.
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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard 1 x WS C246M PRO motherboard
Cables 6 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s cables
1 x USB 2.0 bracket cable
Accessories
2 x M.2 screws kits
1 x COM port brackets
1 X I/O shield
Application DVD 1 x Motherboard support DVD
Documentation 1 x User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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Installation tools and components
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
PC chassis
Power supply unit
Intel® LGA1151 compatible CPU Fan Intel® LGA1151 CPU
DIMM
SATA hard disk drive
Graphics card
Phillips (cross) screwdriver
SATA optical disc drive (optional)
1 bag of screws
USB
3.0
USB BIOS
Flashback
HDMI DisplayPort
C/SUB
LINE IN
KY
LINE OUT
MIC IN
REAR
SIDE
SPDIF
OUT
DVI
BIOS
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Product Introduction
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
• Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygrounded
objectorametalobject,suchasthepowersupplycase,toavoiddamagingthemdue
tostaticelectricity.
• HoldcomponentsbytheedgestoavoidtouchingtheICsonthem.
• Wheneveryouuninstallanycomponent,placeitonagroundedantistaticpadorinthe
bagthatcamewiththecomponent.
• Beforeyouinstallorremoveanycomponent,ensurethattheATXpowersupplyis
switchedofforthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodoso
maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
1.1 Motherboard overview
1.1.1 Before you proceed
Takenoteofthefollowingprecautionsbeforeyouinstallmotherboardcomponentsorchange
anymotherboardsettings.
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Chapter 1
Referto1.1.9 Internal connectorsand2.3.1 Rear I/O connectionformoreinformation
aboutrearpanelconnectorsandinternalconnectors.
1.1.2 Motherboard layout
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Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page
1. DDR4DIMMslots 1-5
2. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR1;8-pinEATX12V1) 1-24
3. SmartRideThrough(SmaRT)setting(3-pinSMART_PSU1) 1-11
4. PowerSupplySMBusconnector(5-pinPSUSMB1) 1-25
5. SystemManagementBus(SMBUS)connector(5-1pinSMBUS1) 1-26
6. Fanconnectors(4-pinCPU_FAN1;4-pinFRNT_FAN1-3;
4-pinREAR_FAN1)
1-21
7. M.2(NGFF)connector(NGFF1) 1-28
8. USB2.0connectors(10-1pinUSB34,USB78) 1-20
9. BIOSFlashbackbutton 2-11
10. MErmwareforcerecoverysetting(3-pinME_RCVR1) 1-10
11. Intel®SerialATA6Gb/sconnectors(7-pinSATA6G_1-8) 1-17
12. SerialGeneralPurposeInput/Outputconnector(6-1pinSGPIO1) 1-25
13. Auxiliarypanelconnector(20-2pinAUX_PANEL1) 1-23
14. Systempanelconnector(20-1pinPANEL1) 1-22
15. PCH_MFG1setting(3-pinPCH_MFG1) 1-11
16. USB3.1Gen1connector(20-1pinUSB3_12) 1-19
17. StoragedeviceactivityLEDconnector(4-pinHDLED1) 1-20
18. ChassisIntrusion(2-pinINTRUSION1) 1-26
19. Q-CodeLED 1-16
20. Serialportconnector(10-1pinCOM1) 1-19
21. TPMconnector(14-1pinTPM1) 1-18
22. Digitalaudioconnector(4-1pinSPDIF_OUT1) 1-21
23. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-18
24. ClearRTCRAM(3-pinCLRTC1) 1-9
25. Thermalsensorcableconnector(3-pinTR1) 1-23
26. Power-onbutton 1-8
27. LGA1151CPUsocket 1-4
28. LANcontrollersetting(3-pinLAN_SW2) 1-10
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Chapter 1
1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
ThemotherboardcomeswithasurfacemountLGA1151socketdesignedfortheIntel®
Xeon®ProcessorEFamily(CoffeeLake)/Intel®Pentium™processors/Intel®Celeron™
processors.
• EnsurethatallpowercablesareunpluggedbeforeinstallingtheCPU.
• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand
thesocketcontactsarenotbent.ContactyourretailerimmediatelyifthePnPcap
ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboard
components.ASUSwillshoulderthecostofrepaironlyifthedamageisshipment/
transit-related.
• Keepthecapafterinstallingthemotherboard.ASUSwillprocessReturnMerchandise
Authorization(RMA)requestsonlyifthemotherboardcomeswiththecaponthe
LGA2066socket.
• Theproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom
incorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnP
cap.
EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedforLGA1151socketonly.DONOTinstall
aCPUdesignedforothersocketsontheLGA1151socket.
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1.1.4 System memory
ThemotherboardcomeswithfourDDR4(DoubleDataRate4)DualInlineMemoryModules
(DIMM)slots.
ADDR4moduleisnotcheddifferentlyfromaDDR,DDR2orDDR3module.DONOTinstall
aDDR,DDR2orDDR3memorymoduletotheDDR4slot.
Recommended memory configurations
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Memory configurations
Youmayinstall2GB,4GB,8GBand16GBunbufferedandECCandnon-ECCDDR4
DIMMsintotheDIMMsockets.
YoumayinstallvaryingmemorysizesinChannelAandChannelB.Thesystemmapsthe
totalsizeofthelower-sizedchannelforthedual-channelconguration.Anyexcessmemory
fromthehigher-sizedchannelisthenmappedforsingle-channeloperation.
• ThedefaultmemoryoperationfrequencyisdependentonitsSerialPresenceDetect
(SPD),whichisthestandardwayofaccessinginformationfromamemorymodule.
Underthedefaultstate,somememorymodulesforoverclockingmayoperateata
lowerfrequencythanthevendor-markedvalue.
• Forsystemstability,useamoreefcientmemorycoolingsystemtosupportafull
memoryload(8DIMMs)oroverclockingcondition.
• AlwaysinstalltheDIMMSwiththesameCASLatency.Foranoptimumcompatibility,
werecommendthatyouinstallmemorymodulesofthesameversionordatacode
(D/C)fromthesamevendor.Checkwiththevendortogetthecorrectmemory
modules.
• VisittheASUSwebsiteforthelatestQVL.
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1.1.5 Expansion slots
Unplugthepowercordbeforeaddingorremovingexpansioncards.Failuretodosomay
causeyouphysicalinjuryanddamagemotherboardcomponents.
Slot No. Slot Description
1PCIEx1_1slot
2PCIEx16_1slot
3PCIEx8_1slot
PCI Express 3.0 operating mode
VGA / PCIe configuration Single VGA / PCIe card
PCIe 3.0 x1_1 N/A
PCIe 3.0 x16_1 X16
PCIe 3.0 x8_1 N/A
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1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches
Onboardbuttonsandswitchesallowyoutone-tuneperformancewhenworkingonabareor
open-casesystem.Thisisidealforoverclockersandgamerswhocontinuallychangesettings
toenhancesystemperformance.
1. Power-on button
Themotherboardcomeswithapower-onbuttonthatallowsyoutopoweruporwake
upthesystem.TheLEDnearthebuttonalsolightsupwhenthesystemispluggedto
apowersourceindicatingthatyoushouldshutdownthesystemandunplugthepower
cablebeforeremovingorinstallinganymotherboardcomponent.
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1.1.7 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)
ThisjumperallowsyoutocleartheRealTimeClock(RTC)RAMinCMOS.Youcan
cleartheCMOSmemoryofdate,time,andsystemsetupparametersbyerasingthe
CMOSRTCRAMdata.TheonboardbuttoncellbatterypowerstheRAMdatain
CMOS,whichincludesystemsetupinformationsuchassystempasswords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. TurnOFFthecomputerandunplugthepowercord.
2. Movethejumpercapfrompins1-2(default)topins2-3.Keepthecaponpins2-3
forabout5-10seconds,thenmovethecapbacktopins1-2.
3. PlugthepowercordandturnONthecomputer.
4. Holddownthe<Del>keyduringthebootprocessandenterBIOSsetupto
reenterdata.
ExceptwhenclearingtheRTCRAM,nevershort-circuittheCLRTC1jumper.Shortingthe
CLRTC1jumperwillcausesystembootfailure!
Ifthestepsabovedonothelp,removetheonboardbatteryandmovethejumperagainto
cleartheCMOSRTCRAMdata.AftertheCMOSclearance,reinstallthebattery.
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2. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW2)
ThisjumperallowsyoutoenableordisabletheonboardIntel®I210-ATGigabit(LAN_
SW2)controller.Settopins1–2toactivatetheGigabitLANfeature.
3. ME firmware force recovery setting (3-pin ME_RCVR1)
ThisjumperallowsyoutoforceIntel®ManagementEngine(ME)bootfromrecovery
modewhenMEbecomescorrupted.
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4. PCH_MFG1 setting (3-pin PCH_MFG1)
ThisjumperallowsyoutoupdatetheBIOSMEblock.
5. Smart Ride Through (SmaRT) setting (3-pin SMART_PSU1)
ThisjumperallowsyoutoenableordisabletheSmartRideThrough(SmaRT)function.
Thisfeatureisenabledbydefault.Settopins2-3todisableit.Whenenabled,SmaRT
allowsuninterruptedoperationofthesystemduringanAClossevent.
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1.1.8 Onboard LEDs
1. Diagnosis LEDs
TheDiagnosisLEDsprovidethestatusofthesekeycomponentsduringPOST(Power-
On-SelfTest):CPU,memorymodules,VGAcard,andharddiskdrives.Ifanerroris
found,thecriticalcomponent’sLEDstayslitupuntiltheproblemissolved.
TheDiagnosisLEDsprovidethemostprobablecauseofanerrorcodeasastartingpoint
fortroubleshooting.Theactualcausemayvaryfromcasetocase.
2. Standby Power LED (SBPWR1)
ThemotherboardcomeswithastandbypowerLED.ThegreenLEDlightsupto
indicatethatthesystemisON,insleepmode,orinsoft-offmode.Thisisareminder
thatyoushouldshutdownthesystemandunplugthepowercablebeforeremovingor
plugginginanymotherboardcomponent.Theillustrationbelowshowsthelocationof
theonboardLED.
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3. CPU Warning LED (ERRCPU1)
TheCPUwarningLEDlightsuptoindicatethataCPUerrororfailurehasoccurred.
4. Message LED (MLED1)
ThisonboardLEDlightsuptoindicatethatthereisatemperaturewarningoraBMC
eventlogisgenerated.
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6. ME LED (MELED1)
TheMELEDisanonboardLEDthatblinkswhentheMEisoperatingproperly.
5. BMC LED (BMCLED1)
TheBMCLEDlightsuptoindicatethattheon-boardBMCisfunctional.
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7. CATT ERR LED (CATTERR1)
TheCATTERRLEDindicatesthatthesystemhasexperiencedafatalorcatastrophic
errorandcannotcontinuetooperate.
8. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED)
TheBIOSFlashbackLEDasheswhenyoupresstheBIOSFlashbackbuttonforBIOS
update.
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9. Q-Code LED
TheQ-CodeLEDdesignprovidesyouwitha2-digiterrorcodethatdisplaysthesystem
status.
• TheQ-CodeLEDprovidesthemostprobablecauseofanerrorcodeasastarting
pointfortroubleshooting.Theactualcausemayvaryfromcasetocase.
• PleaserefertotheQ-CodetableintheAppendixsectionformoredetails.
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1.1.9 Internal connectors
1. Intel® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8)
TheseconnectorsconnecttoSerialATA6Gb/sharddiskdrivesviaSerialATA6Gb/s
signalcables.
IfyouinstalledSerialATAharddiskdrives,youcancreateaRAID0,1,5,and10
congurationwiththeIntel®RapidStorageTechnologyenterprisethroughtheonboard
Intel®C246chipset.
Theseconnectorsaresetto[AHCI Mode]bydefault.IfyouintendtocreateaSerialATA
RAIDsetusingtheseconnectors,settheSATAModeitemintheBIOSto[Intel RST
Premium (RAID)].
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2. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
Thisconnectorisforachassis-mountedfrontpanelaudioI/OmodulethatsupportsHD
Audio.ConnectoneendofthefrontpanelaudioI/Omodulecabletothisconnector.
Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduletothis
connectortoavailofthemotherboard’shigh-denitionaudiocapability.
3. TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM1)
ThisconnectorsupportsaTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)system,whichsecurely
storekeys,digitalcerticates,passwordsanddata.ATPMsystemalsohelpsenhance
networksecurity,protectdigitalidentities,andensuresplatformintegrity.
TheTPMmoduleispurchasedseparately.
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5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)
ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectaUSB3.1Gen1moduleforadditionalUSB
3.1Gen1frontorrearpanelports.WithaninstalledUSB3.1Gen1module,youcan
enjoyallthebenetsofUSB3.1Gen1includingfasterdatatransferspeedsofupto
5Gb/s,fasterchargingtimeforUSB-chargeabledevices,optimizedpowerefciency,
andbackwardcompatibilitywithUSB2.0.
TheUSB3.1Gen1moduleispurchasedseparately.
ThepluggedUSB3.1Gen1devicemayrunonxHCIorEHCImodedependingonthe
operatingsystem’ssetting.
4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
Thisconnectorisforaserial(COM)port.Connecttheserialportmodulecabletothis
connector,theninstallthemoduletoaslotopeningatthebackofthesystemchassis.
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6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB78)
The10-1pinconnectorallowsyoutoconnectaUSB2.0moduleforadditionalUSB2.0
frontorrearpanelports.TheseUSBconnectorscomplywithUSB2.0specicationthat
supportsupto480Mbpsconnectionspeed.
7. Storage device activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
ThisLEDconnectorisforthestorageadd-oncardcableconnectedtotheSATAor
SASadd-oncard.ThereadorwriteactivitiesofanydeviceconnectedtotheSATAor
SASadd-oncardcausesthefrontpanelLEDtolightup.
DONOTconnecta1394cabletotheUSBconnectors.Doingsowilldamagethe
motherboard!
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8. Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1; 4-pin FRNT_FAN1-3; 4-pin REAR_FAN1)
Connectthefancablestothefanconnectorsonthemotherboard,ensuringthatthe
blackwireofeachcablematchesthegroundpinoftheconnector.
• DONOTforgettoconnectthefancablestothefanconnectors.Insufcientairow
insidethesystemmaydamagethemotherboardcomponents.Thesearenotjumpers!
Donotplacejumpercapsonthefanconnectors!
• EnsurethattheCPUfancableissecurelyinstalledtotheCPUfanconnector.
8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT1)
ThisconnectorisforanadditionalSony/PhilipsDigitalInterface(S/PDIF)port.Connect
theS/PDIFOutmodulecabletothisconnector,theninstallthemoduletoaslot
openingatthebackofthesystemchassis.
TheS/PDIFmoduleispurchasedseparately.
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• SystempowerLED(3-pinPLED)
This3-pinconnectorisforthesystempowerLED.ConnectthechassispowerLED
cabletothisconnector.ThesystempowerLEDlightsupwhenyouturnonthesystem
power,andblinkswhenthesystemisinsleepmode.
• MessageLED(2-pinMLED)
This2-pinconnectorisforthemessageLEDcablethatconnectstothefrontmessage
LED.ThemessageLEDiscontrolledbytheBMCtoindicateanabnormalevent
occurrence.
• Systemwarningspeaker(4-pinSPEAKER)
This4-pinconnectorisforthechassis-mountedsystemwarningspeaker.Thespeaker
allowsyoutohearsystembeepsandwarnings.
• HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pin+HDLED)
This2-pinconnectorisfortheHDDActivityLED.ConnecttheHDDActivityLEDcable
tothisconnector.TheLEDlightsuporasheswhendataisreadfromorwrittentothe
HDD.
• Powerbutton/soft-offbutton(2-pinPWRSW)
Thisconnectorisforthesystempowerbutton.Pressingthepowerbuttonturns
thesystemonorputsthesysteminsleeporsoft-offmodedependingontheBIOS
settings.PressingthepowerswitchformorethanfoursecondswhilethesystemisON
turnsthesystemOFF.
• Resetbutton(2-pinRESET)
This2-pinconnectorisforthechassis-mountedresetbuttonforsystemrebootwithout
turningoffthesystempower.
10. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)
Thisconnectorsupportsseveralchassis-mountedfunctions.
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11. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)
ThisconnectorisforadditionalfrontpanelfeaturesincludingfrontpanelSMB,locator
LEDandswitch,chassisintrusion,andLANLEDs.
• FrontpanelSMB(6-1pinFPSMB)
This6-1pinconnectorisforthefrontpanelSMBuscable.
• LANactivityLED(2-pinLAN1_LED,LAN2_LED)
This2-pinconnectorisfortheGigabitLANactivityLEDsonthefrontpanel.
• LocatorLED(2-pinLOCATORLED1,2-pinLOCATORLED2)
This2-pinconnectorisforthelocatorLED1andLED2onthefrontpanel.Connectthe
LocatorLEDcablestothese2-pinconnector.TheLEDswilllightupwhentheLocator
buttonispressed.
• LocatorButton/Switch(2-pinLOCATORBTN)
This2-pinconnectorisforthelocatorbuttononthefrontpanel.Thisbuttonqueriesthe
stateofthesystemlocator.
12. Thermal sensor cable connector (3-pin TR1)
Thisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectathermalsensorcablethatisusedformonitoring
temperature.Connectthethermalsensorcabletotheconnectorandplaceitsprobeto
thedevicethatyouwanttomonitor.
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Ensuretoconnectthe8-pinpowerplug.
• Forafullyconguredsystem,werecommendthatyouuseapowersupplyunit
(PSU)thatcomplieswithATX12VSpecication2.0(orlaterversion)andprovidesa
minimumpowerof350W.
• DONOTforgettoconnectthe8-pinEATX12V1powerplug.Otherwise,thesystem
willnotboot.
• WerecommendthatyouuseaPSUwithahigherpoweroutputwhenconguringa
systemwithmorepower-consumingdevices.Thesystemmaybecomeunstableor
maynotbootupifthepowerisinadequate.
13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1; 8-pin EATX12V1)
TheseconnectorsareforATXpowersupplyplugs.Thepowersupplyplugsare
designedtottheseconnectorsinonlyoneorientation.Findtheproperorientationand
pushdownrmlyuntiltheconnectorscompletelyt.
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14. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)
TheSGPIO1connectorisusedfortheIntelRapidStorageTechnologyEnterprise
SGPIOinterfacethatcontrolstheLEDpatterngeneration,deviceinformation,and
generalpurposedata.
15. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)
ThisconnectorallowsyoutoconnectSMBus(SystemManagementBus)tothePSU
(powersupplyunit)toreadPSUinformation.DevicescommunicatewithanSMBus
hostand/orotherSMBusdevicesusingtheSMBusinterface.
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16. Chassis Intrusion (2-pin INTRUSION1)
Theseleadsarefortheintrusiondetectionfeatureforchassiswithintrusionsensor
ormicroswitch.Whenyouremoveanychassiscomponent,thesensortriggersand
sendsahighlevelsignaltotheseleadstorecordachassisintrusionevent.Thedefault
settingistoshorttheCHASSIS#andtheGNDpinbyajumpercaptodisablethe
function.
17. System Management Bus (SMBUS) connector (5-1 pin SMBUS1)
Thisconnectorcontrolsthesystemandpowermanagement-relatedtasks.This
connectorprocessesthemessagestoandfromdevicesratherthantrippingthe
individualcontrollines.
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18. M.2 (NGFF) connector (NGFF1)
ThisconnectorallowsyoutoinstallanM.2device.
• NGFF1socketsupportsPCIe3.0x4andSATAmodeMKeydesignandtype2242/
2260/2280/22110PCIeandSATAstoragedevices.
• WhentheNGFF1connectorisoperatinginSATAmode,SATAconnector8(SATA6
Gbps_8)willbedisabled.
• ThesesocketssupportIRST(Intel®RapidStorageTechnology).
TheM.2SSDmoduleispurchasedseparately.
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Basic Installation
2
2.1 Building your PC system
The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with
models, but the installation steps are the same for all models.
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1.1 CPU installation
• EnsurethatyouinstallthecorrectCPUdesignedforLGA1151socketonly.DONOT
installaCPUdesignedforLGA1155andLGA1156socketsontheLGA1151socket.
• Uponpurchaseofthemotherboard,ensurethatthePnPcapisonthesocketand
thesocketcontactsarenotbent.ContactyourretailerimmediatelyifthePnPcap
ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboard
components.ASUSwillshoulderthecostofrepaironlyifthedamageisshipment/
transit-related.
• Theproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom
incorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnP
cap.
Retention tab
Load lever
Load plate
Gold
triangle
mark
CPU notches
Alignment
key
Alignment
key
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Retention
lock
Load lever
Retention tab
Load lever
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2.1.2 Cooling system installation
ApplytheThermalInterfaceMaterialtothe
CPUcoolingsystemandCPUbeforeyou
install the cooling system, if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly
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2.1.3 Motherboard installation
1. InstalltheASUSQ-ShieldtothechassisrearI/Opanel.
2. Placethemotherboardintothechassis,ensuringthatitsrearI/Oportsarealignedto
thechassis’rearI/Opanel.
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3. Placeeight(8)screwsintotheholesindicatedbycirclestosecurethemotherboardto
the chassis.
DONOTovertightenthescrews!Doingsocandamagethemotherboard.
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To remove a DIMM
2.1.4 DIMM installation
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2.1.5 ATX power connection
Ensuretoconnectthe8-pinpowerplug.
2.1.6 SATA device connection
OR
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2.1.7 Front I/O connector
To install ASUS Q-Connector
USB 2.0
AAFP
To install USB 2.0 connector
To install front panel audio connector
USB 3.1 Gen 1
To install USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector
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2.1.8 Expansion card installation
To install PCIe x16 cards
To install PCIe x1 cards
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2.1.9 M.2 installation
SupportedM.2typevariespermotherboard.
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• Refertosection1.1.8 Onboard LEDsformoreinformationoftheFlashbackLED.
• FormoreBIOSupdateutilitiesinBIOSsetup,refertothesection3.10 Updating BIOS
inChapter3.
2.13 BIOS update utility
USB BIOS Flashback
USBBIOSFlashbackallowsyoutoeasilyupdatetheBIOSwithoutenteringtheexisting
BIOSoroperatingsystem.SimplyinsertaUSBstoragedevicetotheUSBport(theUSBport
holemarkedingreenontheI/Oshield)thenpresstheUSBBIOSFlashbackbuttonforthree
secondstoautomaticallyupdatetheBIOS.
TouseUSBBIOSFlashback:
1. DownloadthelatestBIOSfromthesupportsiteatwww.asus.com/support/andsaveit
toasUSBstoragedevice.
• WerecommendyoutouseaUSB2.0storagedevicetosavethelatestBIOSversion
for better compatibility and stability.
• WhendownloadingorupdatingtheBIOSle,renameitasWSC246MPRO.CAP for
this motherboard.
2. InserttheUSBstoragedevicetotheUSBFlashbackport.
3. Shutdownyourcomputer.
4. Onyourmotherboard,presstheBIOSFlashbackbuttonforthreesecondsuntilthe
FlashbackLEDblinksthreetimes,indicatingthattheBIOSFlashbackfunctionis
enabled.
5. Waituntilthelightgoesout,indicatingthattheBIOSupdatingprocessiscompleted.
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• Donotunplugportabledisk,powersystem,orshorttheCLRTCjumperwhileBIOS
updateisongoing,otherwiseupdatewillbeinterrupted.Incaseofinterruption,please
follow the steps again.
• Ifthelightashesforvesecondsandturnsintoasolidlight,thismeansthat
theBIOSFlashbackisnotoperatingproperly.Thismaybecausedbyimproper
installationoftheUSBstoragedeviceandlename/leformaterror.Ifthisscenario
happens, please restart the system to turn off the light.
• UpdatingBIOSmayhaverisks.IftheBIOSprogramisdamagedduringtheprocess
andresultstothesystem’sfailuretobootup,pleasecontactyourlocalASUSService
Center.
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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection
Rear panel connectors
1. DisplayPort 6. USB3.1Gen2Type-Aports3and4
2. VGAport 7. USB2.0ports1and2
3. Intel®LANport1and2
(I219-LM&I210-AT)*
8. OpticalS/PDIFOutport
4. HDMIport 9. AudioI/Oports**
5. USB3.1Gen1ports5and6
* and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions.
• USB3.1Gen1/Gen2devicescanonlybeusedasdatastorageonly.
• Westronglyrecommendthatyouconnectyourdevicestoportswithmatchingdata
transferrate.PleaseconnectyourUSB3.1Gen1devicestoUSB3.1Gen1portsand
yourUSB3.1Gen2devicestoUSB3.1Gen2portsforfasterandbetterperformance
for your devices.
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** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration
Port Headset
2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
LightBlue LineIn LineIn LineIn SideSpeakerOut
Lime LineOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut FrontSpeakerOut
Pink MicIn MicIn MicIn MicIn
Orange – – Center/Sub
woofer
Center/Sub
woofer
Black –RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut RearSpeakerOut
* LAN ports LED indications
ACT/LINK
LED SPEED
LED
LAN port
Activity Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off Nolink Off 10Mbpsconnection
Orange Linked Orange 100Mbpsconnection
Orange(Blinking) Dataactivity Green 1Gbpsconnection
Orange(Blinking
thensteady)
Readytowakeup
fromS5mode
YoucandisabletheLANcontrollersinBIOS.Duetohardwaredesign,theLAN1port’s
LEDsmaycontinuetoblinkevenwhendisabled.
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2.3.2 Audio I/O connections
Audio I/O ports
Connect to Headphone and Mic
Connect to Stereo Speakers
Connect to 2-channel Speakers
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Connect to 4-channel Speakers
Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers
Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers
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2.4 Starting up for the first time
1. Aftermakingalltheconnections,replacethesystemcasecover.
2. Ensurethatallswitchesareoff.
3. Connectthepowercordtothepowerconnectoratthebackofthesystemchassis.
4. Connectthepowercordtoapoweroutletthatisequippedwithasurgeprotector.
5. Turnonthedevicesinthefollowingorder:
a. Monitor
b. Externalstoragedevices(startingwiththelastdeviceonthechain)
c. Systempower
6. Afterapplyingpower,thesystempowerLEDonthesystemfrontpanelcaselightsup.
ForsystemswithATXpowersupplies,thesystemLEDlightsupwhenyoupressthe
ATXpowerbutton.Ifyourmonitorcomplieswiththe“green”standardsorifithasa
“powerstandby”feature,themonitorLEDmaylightuporchangefromorangetogreen
afterthesystemLEDturnson.
Thesystemthenrunsthepower-onselftests(POST).Whilethetestsarerunning,the
BIOSbeeps(refertotheBIOSbeepcodestable)oradditionalmessagesappearon
thescreen.Ifyoudonotseeanythingwithin30secondsfromthetimeyouturnedon
thepower,thesystemmayhavefailedapower-ontest.Checkthejumpersettingsand
connections or call your retailer for assistance.
BIOS Beep Description
Oneshortbeep VGAdetected
Quickbootsettodisabled
Nokeyboarddetected
Onecontinuousbeepfollowedbytwo
shortbeepsthenapause(repeated)
Nomemorydetected
Onecontinuousbeepfollowedbythree
short beeps
NoVGAdetected
Onecontinuousbeepfollowedbyfour
short beeps
Hardware component failure
7. Atpoweron,holddownthe<Delete>keytoentertheBIOSSetup.Followthe
instructionsinChapter3.
2.5 Turning off the computer
WhilethesystemisON,pressthepowerbuttonforlessthanfoursecondstoputthesystem
onsleepmodeorsoft-offmode,dependingontheBIOSsetting.Pressthepowerswitch
formorethanfoursecondstoletthesystementerthesoft-offmoderegardlessoftheBIOS
setting.
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BIOS Setup
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output
System (BIOS) setup:
1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
TorecovertheBIOSusingabootableUSBashdiskdrivewhentheBIOSlefailsor
gets corrupted.
2. ASUS EzFlash
UpdatestheBIOSusingaUSBashdisk.
3. BUPDATER
UpdatestheBIOSinDOSmodeusingabootableUSBashdiskdrive.
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
SaveacopyoftheoriginalmotherboardBIOSletoabootableUSBashdiskdrivein
case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using
the BUPDATER utility.
3.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
TheASUSCrashFreeBIOS3isanautorecoverytoolthatallowsyoutorestoretheBIOSle
when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS
leusingaUSBashdrivethatcontainstheupdatedBIOSle.
PrepareaUSBashdrivecontainingtheupdatedmotherboardBIOSbeforeusingthis
utility.
Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive
TorecovertheBIOSfromaUSBashdrive:
1. InserttheUSBashdrivewiththeoriginalorupdatedBIOSletooneUSBportonthe
system.
2. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. It resets the system when the BIOS
recoverynished.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause
system boot failure!
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the
ASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comtodownloadthelatestBIOSle.
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3. Press <Tab> to switch to the Driveeld.
4. PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystondtheUSBashdiskthatcontainsthelatestBIOS
then press <Enter>.
5. Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info eld.
6. PresstheUp/DownarrowkeystondtheBIOSlethenpress<Enter>.
7. Reboot the system when the update process is done.
3.1.2 ASUS EzFlash Utility
TheASUSEzFlashUtilityfeatureallowsyoutoupdatetheBIOSusingaUSBashdisk
without having to use a DOS-based utility.
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays
may not be the same as shown.
To update the BIOS using EzFlash Utility:
1. InserttheUSBashdiskthatcontainsthelatestBIOSletotheUSBport.
2. Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select Start EzFlash and press
<Enter> to enable it.
Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com before using this
utility.
ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility
[Up/Down/Left/Right]:Switch [Enter]:Choose [q]:Exit
FS0 System Volume Information <DIR>
Windows <DIR>
WS-C246M-PRO-ASUS-0204 <DIR>
Current Platform
Platform : WS C246M PRO Platform : WS C246M PRO
Version : 0201
Build Date :04/20/2018
New Platform
Version : 0204
Build Date :05/24/2018
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• ThisfunctioncansupportdevicessuchasaUSBashdiskwithFAT32/16formatand
single partition only.
• DONOTshutdownorresetthesystemwhileupdatingtheBIOStopreventsystem
boot failure!
3.1.3 BUPDATER utility
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays
may not be the same as shown.
TheBUPDATERutilityallowsyoutoupdatetheBIOSleinDOSenvironmentusinga
bootableUSBashdiskdrivewiththeupdatedBIOSle.
Updating the BIOS file
ToupdatetheBIOSleusingtheBUPDATERutility:
1. VisittheASUSwebsiteatwww.asus.comanddownloadthelatestBIOSleforthe
motherboard.SavetheBIOSletoabootableUSBashdiskdrive.
2. Download the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at
support.asus.comtothebootableUSBashdiskdriveyoucreatedearlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt, type:
BUPDATER/i[lename].CAP
where[lename]isthelatestortheoriginalBIOSleonthebootableUSBashdisk
drive, then press <Enter>.
A:\>BUPDATER /i[le name]CAP
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press
<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.
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Theutilityveriesthele,thenstartsupdatingtheBIOSle.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot
failure!
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.
4. Rebootthesystemfromtheharddiskdrive.
The BIOS update is nished! Please restart your system.
C:\>
ASUS Tek. EzFlash Utility
Current Platform
Platform : WS C246M PRO Platform : WS C246M PRO
Version : 0201
Build Date :04/20/2018
New Platform
Version : 0204
Build Date :05/24/2018
Start Programming Flash. DO NOT SHUTDOWN THE SYSTEM!!!
Write
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3.2 BIOS setup program
Thismotherboardsupportsaprogrammablermwarechipthatyoucanupdateusingthe
provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.
UsetheBIOSSetupprogramwhenyouareinstallingamotherboard,reconguringyour
system,orpromptedto“RunSetup.”Thissectionexplainshowtocongureyoursystem
using this utility.
EvenifyouarenotpromptedtousetheSetupprogram,youcanchangethecongurationof
your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or
changethepowermanagementsettings.Thisrequiresyoutorecongureyoursystemusing
the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them
intheCMOSRAMofthermwarechip.
ThermwarechiponthemotherboardstorestheSetuputility.Whenyoustartupthe
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>
during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues
with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>,
or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the
systemoffthenbackon.Dothislastoptiononlyifthersttwofailed.
TheSetupprogramisdesignedtomakeitaseasytouseaspossible.Beingamenu-driven
program,itletsyouscrollthroughthevarioussub-menusandmakeyourselectionsfromthe
availableoptionsusingthenavigationkeys.
• ThedefaultBIOSsettingsforthismotherboardapplyformostconditionstoensure
optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS
settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press
<F5> and select Yes to load the BIOS default settings.
• TheBIOSsetupscreensshowninthissectionareforreferencepurposesonly,and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• VisittheASUSwebsite(www.asus.com)todownloadthelatestBIOSleforthis
motherboard.
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3.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Navigation keys
General help
Menu bar Configuration fields
Menu items
3.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main Forchangingthebasicsystemconguration
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Chipset For changing the chipset settings
Security For changing the security settings
Boot Forchangingthesystembootconguration
Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing
the fan settings
Tool Forconguringoptionsforspecialfunctions
Event Logs For changing the event log settings
Server Mgmt For changing the server mgmt settings
Save & Exit For selecting the save & exit options
Toselectanitemonthemenubar,presstherightorleftarrowkeyonthekeyboarduntilthe
desired item is highlighted.
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3.2.3 Menu items
Thehighlighteditemonthemenubardisplaysthespecicitemsforthatmenu.Forexample,
selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Chipset, Security,
Boot, Monitor, Tool, Event Logs, Server Mgmt, and Save & Exit) on the menu bar have their
respective menu items.
3.2.4 Submenu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu.
To display the submenu, select the item and press <Enter>.
3.2.5 Navigation keys
AtthebottomrightcornerofamenuscreenarethenavigationkeysfortheBIOSsetup
program.Usethenavigationkeystoselectitemsinthemenuandchangethesettings.
3.2.6 General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
3.2.7 Configuration fields
Theseeldsshowthevaluesforthemenuitems.Ifanitemisuser-congurable,youcan
changethevalueoftheeldoppositetheitem.Youcannotselectanitemthatisnotuser-
congurable.Acongurableeldisenclosedinbrackets,andishighlightedwhenselected.
Tochangethevalueofaeld,selectitandpress<Enter>todisplayalistofoptions.
3.2.8 Pop-up window
Selectamenuitemandpress<Enter>todisplayapop-upwindowwiththeconguration
options for that item.
3.2.9 Scroll bar
Ascrollbarappearsontherightsideofamenuscreenwhenthereareitemsthatdonott
onthescreen.PresstheUp/Downarrowkeysor<PageUp>/<PageDown>keystodisplay
the other items on the screen.
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3.3 Main menu
WhenyouentertheBIOSSetupprogram,theMainmenuscreenappears.TheMainmenu
provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system
date, time, and language.
System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY]
Allows you to set the system date.
System Time [HH:MM:SS]
Allows you to set the system time.
Toquicklygotothelastitemofthesecondpage,pressthePageDownbutton.Pressthe
PageUpbuttontogobacktotherstitemintherstpage.
Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing
theUporDownarrowkeys.
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3.4 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system
devices.
TakecautionwhenchangingthesettingsoftheAdvancedmenuitems.Incorrecteld
values can cause the system to malfunction.
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3.4.1 CPU Configuration
C6DRAM [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable moving of DRAM contents to PRM memory when the CPU is
in C6 state.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Software Guard Extensions (SGX) [Software Controlled]
Allows you to select the behavior of Software Guard Extensions (SGX).
Congurationoptions:[SoftwareControlled][Disabled][Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set Software Guard Extensions (SGX) to
[Enabled] or [Software Controlled].
Select Owner EPOCH input type [No change in Owner EPOCHs]
Allows you to select the behavior of EPOCH input type.
Congurationoptions:[NochangeinOwnerEPOCHs][ChangetoNewRandom
EPOCHs][ManualUserDenedOwnerEPOCHs]
SGX Launch Control Policy [Unlocked]
Allows you to select the behavior of SGX Launch Control Policy.
Congurationoptions:[IntelLocked][Unlocked][Locked]
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The following items appear only when you set SGX Launch Control Policy to [Locked].
SGX LE Public Key Hash 0-3 [0]
Allows you to set the Bytes of the Software Guard Extensions (SGX)
Launch Enclave Public Key Hash.
The following item appears only when you set Software Guard Extensions (SGX) to
[Enabled].
PRMRR Size [128MB]
Allows you to set the PRMMR Size.
Congurationoptions:[32MB][64MB][128MB]
CPU Flex Ratio Override [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable CPU Flex Ratio Override.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set CPU Flex Ratio Override to [Enabled].
CPU Flex Ratio Settings [33]
Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio.
ThisvaluemustbebetweentheMaxEfciencyRatio(LFM)andtheMaximumnon-
turboratiosetbytheHardware(HFW).
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
This Item allows you to turn on/off the MLC streamer prefetcher.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Prefetch [Enabled]
This Item allows you to turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
Enable this item to allow a VMM to utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by
Vanderpool Technology.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Active Processor Cores [All]
Thisitemallowsyoutosetthenumberofcorestoenableineachprocessorpackage.
Congurationoptions:[All][1][2][3][4][5]
BIST [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable BIST (Built-In Self Test) on reset.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
AES [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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Intel Trusted Execution Technology [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable utilization of additional hardware capabilities provided by
Intel(R)TrustedExecutionTechnology.Changesrequireafullpowercycletotakeeffect.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
3.4.2 Power & Performance
CPU - Power Management Control
Boot performance mode [Max Non-Turbo Performance]
This item allows you to select the performance state that the BIOS will set starting from reset
vector.
Congurationoptions:[MaxBattery][MaxNon-TurboPerformance][TurboPerformance]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled]
Allows more than two frequency ranges to be supported.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Race To Halt (RTH) [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Race To Halt feature. RTH will dynamically increase CPU
frequencyinordertoenterpkgC-Statefastertoreduceoverallpower.RTHiscontrolled
through MSR 1FC bit 20.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology support. Enabling will
expose the CPPC v2 interface to allow for hardware controlled P-states.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
HDC Control [Enabled]
[Disabled] DisableHDC.
[Enabled] CanbeenablebyOSifOSnativesupportavailable.
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable processor turbo mode if EMTTM is also enabled.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
C-States [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable CPU power management, this allows the CPU to enter
C-state when not it is not 100 % utilized.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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The following items appears only when you set C-States to [Enabled].
Enhanced C-States [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable C11E. Enable this item to allow the CPU to switch to
minimum speed when all cores enter C-State.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
C-State Auto Demotion [C1 and C3]
ThisitemallowsyoutoconguretheC-stateautodemotion.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][C1][C3][C1andC3]
C-State Un-demotion [C1 and C3]
ThisitemallowsyoutoconguretheC-stateUn-demotion.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][C1][C3][C1andC3]
Package C-State Demotion [Disabled]
ThisitemallowsyoutocongurethePackageC-StateDemotion.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Package C-State Un-demotion [Disabled]
ThisitemallowsyoutocongurethePackageC-stateUn-demotion.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Package C-state Limit [Auto]
ThisitemallowsyoutoselectthemaximumpackageC-statelimitsetting.
Congurationoptions:[C0/C1][C2][C3][C6][C7][C7S][C8][C9][C10][CPUDefault]
[Auto]
Thermal Monitor [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Thermal Monitoring.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
GT - Power Management Control
RC6(Render Standby) [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable standby support.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Maximum GT frequency [Default Max Frequency]
This item allows you to set the maximum GT frequency limit. Choose between 350MHz
(RPN) and 1150 MHz (RP0). Values beyond the range will be clipped to the min/max
supported by SKU.
Congurationoptions:[DefaultMaxFrequency][100Mhz]-[1200Mhz]
Disable Turbo GT Frequency [Disabled]
[Enabled] DisabledTurboGTFrequency
[Disabled] GTFrequencyisnotlimited.
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TPM Device Selection [PTT]
Allows you to select the TPM device.
Congurationoptions:[PTT][dTPM]
3.4.3 Server ME Configuration
Security Device Support [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable Security Device Support.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
3.4.4 Trusted Computing
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3.4.5 ACPI Settings
3.4.6 APM Configuration
Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled]
ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisableBIOSACPIAutoConguration.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following items appears only when you set Enable ACPI Auto Configuration to
[Disabled].
Enable Hibernation [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the system’s ability to Hibernate (OS/S4
Sleep State).
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
This option may not be effective with some operating systems.
ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]
This item allows you to select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when
the SUSPEND button is pressed.
Congurationoptions:[SuspendDisabled][S3(SuspendtoRAM)]
Lock Legacy Resources [Disabled]
ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisableLockofLegacyResources.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
ErP [Disabled]
Allows you to switch off some power at S4+S5 or S5 to get the system ready for ErP
requirement.Whensetto[Enabled], all other PME options will be switched off.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enable(S4+S5)][Enable(s5)]
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The following items appears only when you set ErP to [Disabled].
Restore AC Power Loss [Last State]
Whensetto[PowerOff],thesystemgoesintooffstateafteranACpowerloss.Whensetto
[Power On],thesystemwillrebootafteranACpowerloss.Whensetto[Last State], the
system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power
loss.
Congurationoptions:[PowerOff][PowerOn][LastState]
Power On By PCIE/PCI [Disabled]
[Disabled] DisablesthePCIorPCIEdevicestogenerateawakeevent.
[Enabled] EnablesthePCIorPCIEdevicestogenerateawakeevent.
Power On By RTC [Disabled]
[Disabled] DisablesRTCtogenerateawakeevent.
[Enabled] Whensetto[Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and
Hour/Minute/Secondwillbecomeuser-congurablewithsetvalues.
Runtime Error Logging System Enabling [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable Runtime Error Logging System.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
3.4.7 Runtime Error Logging Settings
3.4.8 Onboard LAN Configuration
Onboard I210 LAN Configuration
Intel I210 LAN1
LAN Enable [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set LAN Enable to [Enabled].
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Intel LAN ROM Type [PXE]
Allows you to select the Intel LAN ROM type.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][PXE][iSCSI]
Due to Intel® limitations, both Intel LAN ROM Type options should be the same when [PXE]
or [iSCSI] is selected.
Intel I219 LAN Configuration
LAN Enable [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
3.4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection
COM1/COM2
Console Redirection [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled].
Console Redirection Settings
TheseitemsbecomecongurableonlywhenyouenabletheConsoleRedirectionitem.
The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user
is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible
settings.
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Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]
Allows you to set the terminal type.
[VT100] ASCIIcharset.
[VT100+] ExtendsVT100tosupportcolor,functionkeys,etc.
[VT-UTF8] UsesUTF8encodingtomapUnicodecharsonto1ormorebytes.
[ANSI] ExtendedASCIIcharset.
Bits per second [57600]
Selects serial port transmission speed. The speed must be matched on the other side.
Long or noisy lines may require lower speeds.
Congurationoptions:[9600][19200][38400][57600][115200]
Data Bits [8]
Congurationoptions:[7][8]
Parity [None]
Aparitybitcanbesentwiththedatabitstodetectsometransmissionerrors.[Mark]
and[Space]paritydonotallowforerrordetection.
[None] None
[Even] paritybitis0ifthenumof1’sinthedatabitsiseven
[Odd] paritybitis0ifnumof1’sinthedatabitsisodd
[Mark] paritybitisalways1
[Space] paritybitisalways0
Stop Bits [1]
Stopbitsindicatetheendofaserialdatapacket.(Astartbitindicatesthebeginning.)
The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more
than 1 stop bit.
Congurationoptions:[1][2]
Flow Control [Hardware RTS/CTS]
Flowcontrolcanpreventdatalossfrombufferoverow.Whensendingdata,ifthe
receivingbuffersarefull,a“stop”signalcanbesenttostopthedataow.Oncethe
buffersareempty,a“start”signalcanbesenttore-starttheow.Hardwareow
control uses two wires to send start/stop signals.
Congurationoptions:[None][HardwareRTS/CTS]
VT -UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled]
This allows you to enable the VT -UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100
terminals.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Recorder Mode [Disabled]
Withthismodeenabledonlytextwillbesent.ThisistocaptureTerminaldata.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Resolution 100x31 [Disabled]
This allows you to enable or disable extended terminal resolution.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Putty Keypad [VT100]
This allows you to select the FunctionKey and Keypad on Putty.
Congurationoptions:[VT100][LINUX][XTERMR6][SCO][ESCN][VT400]
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Legacy Console Redirection Settings
Legacy Console Redirection Port [COM1]
Allows you to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy
OPROM Messages.
Congurationoptions:[COM1][COM2]
Resolution [80x24]
Allows you to select a the number of rows and columns in supported redirection.
Congurationoptions:[80x24][80x25]
Redirect After POST [Always Enable]
Allows you to select the redirection after POST.
Congurationoptions:[AlwaysEnable][BootLoader]
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management
Services (EMS)
Console Redirection [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled].
Console Redirection Settings
Out-of-Band Mgmt Port [COM1]
MicrosoftWindowsEmergencyManagementServices(EMS)allowforremote
managementofaWindowsServerOSthroughaserialport.
Congurationoptions:[COM1][COM2]
Terminal Type [VT-UTF8]
MicrosoftWindowsEmergencyManagementServices(EMS)allowforremote
managementofaWindowsServerOSthroughaserialport.
Congurationoptions:[VT100][VT100+][VT-UTF8][ANSI]
Bits per second [115200]
MicrosoftWindowsEmergencyManagementServices(EMS)allowforremote
managementofaWindowsServerOSthroughaserialport.
Congurationoptions:[9600][19200][57600][115200]
Flow Control [None]
MicrosoftWindowsEmergencyManagementServices(EMS)allowforremote
managementofaWindowsServerOSthroughaserialport.
Congurationoptions:[None][HardwareRTS/CTS][SoftwareXon/Xoff]
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3.4.10 Intel TXT Information
You may view the Intel TXT information in this menu.
Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address
space.Itonlyworksifthesystemsupports64-bitPCIdecoding.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
SR-IOV Support [Disabled]
This allows you to enable or disable Single Root IO Virtualization Support, if your system has
SR-IOV capable PCIe Devices.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
BME DMA Mitigation [Disabled]
This allows you to enable or disable re-enabling Bus Master Attribute disabled during Pci
enumerationforPCIBridgesafterSMMlocked.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
3.4.11 PCI Subsystem Settings
AllowsyoutocongurePCI,PCI-X,andPCIExpressSettings.
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3.4.12 USB Configuration
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
[Disabled] TheUSBdevicescanbeusedonlyfortheBIOSsetupprogram.Itcannot
be recognized in boot devices list.
[Enabled] EnablesthesupportforUSBdevicesonlegacyoperatingsystems(OS).
[Auto] AllowsthesystemtodetectthepresenceofUSBdevicesatstartup.If
detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is
detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
XHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisableworkaroundforOS(s)withoutXHCIhand-offsupport.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
USB Mass Storage Driver Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable USB Mass Storage driver support.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Port 60/64 Emulation [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Port 60/64 Emulation.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
USB hardware delays and time-outs
USB transfer time-out [20 sec]
Allows you to set the USB transfer time-out value.
Congurationoptions:[1sec][5sec][10sec][20sec]
Device reset time-out [20 sec]
Allows you to set the device reset time-out value.
Congurationoptions:[10sec]20sec][30sec][40sec]
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Device power-up delay [Auto]
Allowsyoutosetthemaximumtimethedevicetakesbeforethedevicereportsitselftothe
host controller properly.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][Manual]
The following item appears only when you set Device power-up delay to [Manual].
Device power-up delay in seconds [5]
Allows you to set the device power-up delay in seconds. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust
the value. The values range from 1 to 40.
Mass Storage Devices
Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type for devices connected.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][Floppy][ForcedFDD][HardDisk][CD-ROM]
3.4.13 Network Stack Configuration
Allowsyoutocongurethenetworkstackconguration.
Network Stack [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisableUEFINetworkStack.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set Network Stack to [Enabled].
Ipv4 PXE Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables the Ipv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will
not be created.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Ipv4 HTTP Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables the Ipv4 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv4 PXE boot option will
not be created.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Ipv6 PXE Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables the Ipv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will
not be created.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Ipv6 HTTP Support [Disabled]
Enables or disables the Ipv6 HTTP Boot Support. If disabled, Ipv6 PXE boot option will
not be created.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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IPSEC Certificate [Enabled]
EnablesordisablessupportforIPSECCerticate.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
PXE boot wait time [0]
SetthewaittimetopressESCkeytoabortthePXEboot.Usethe<+>or<->toadjust
the value. The values range from 0 to 5.
Media detect count [1]
Setthenumberoftimespresenceofmediawillbechecked.Usethe<+>or<->to
adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 50.
3.4.14 CSM Configuration
CSM Support [Disabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable CSM Support.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set CSM Support to [Enabled].
GateA20 Active [Upon Request]
This allows you to set the GA20 option.
[UponRequest] GA20canbedisabledusingBIOSservices.
[Always] DonotallowdisablingGA20;thisoptionisusefulwhenanyRT
code is executed above 1MB.
Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]
This allows you to set the display mode for option ROM.
Congurationoptions:[ForceBIOS][KeepCurrent]
INT19 Trap Response [Immediate]
This option allows you to control the BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option ROM.
[Immediate] Executethetraprightaway.
[Postponed] Executethetrapduringlegacyboot.
HDD Connection Order [Adjust]
This option allows you to select the HDD Connection Order. Some OS require HDD
handles to be adjusted.
Congurationoptions:[Adjust][Keep]
Boot Option filter [Legacy only]
This option allows you to control the Legacy/UEFI ROMs priority.
Congurationoptions:[UEFIandLegacy][Legacyonly][UEFIonly]
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Network / Storage / Video [Legacy]
This option allows you to control the execution of UEFI and Legacy PXE/ Storage/
Video OpROM.
Congurationoptions:[UEFI][Legacy]
Other PCI devices [Legacy]
ThisitemdeterminestheOpROMexecutionpolicyfordevicesotherthanNetwork,
Storage, or Video.
Congurationoptions:[UEFI][Legacy]
3.4.15 NVMe Configuration
You may view the NVMe controller and Drive information if an NVMe device is connected.
3.4.16 WHEA Configuration
Whea Support [Enabled]
ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisabletheWHEAsupport.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
3.4.17 Tls Auth Configuration
AllowsyoutoconguretheTlsAuth.
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3.4.18 iSCSI Configuration
AllowsyoutoconguretheiSCSiparameters.
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3.5.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration
3.5 Chipset menu
The Chipset menu allows you to change the platform settings.
TakecautionwhenchangingthesettingsoftheChipsetmenuitems.Incorrecteldvalues
can cause the system to malfunction.
Memory Configuration
Memory Test on Warm Boot [Enabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisabletheBaseMemoryTestRunonWarmBoot.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Maximum Memory Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to select the maximum memory frequency setting.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][2133][2400][2667]
ECC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ECC support.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Memory Scrambler [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Memory Scrambler.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Fast Boot [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Fast Boot.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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PEG Port Configuration
PEG 0:1:0
Max Link Speed [Auto]
AllowsyoutosettheMaxLinkSpeed.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][Gen1][Gen2][Gen3]
PEG0 Slot Power Limit Value [75]
Set the upper limit on power supplied by slot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.
The values range from 0 to 255.
PEG0 Slot Power Limit Scale [1.0x]
Allows you to select the scale for the Slot Power Limit Value.
Congurationoptions:[1.0x][0.1x][0.01x][0.001x]
PEG0 Physical Slot Number [1]
Allows you to set the physical slot number attached to this Port. The number has to be
globally unique within the chassis. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values
range from 0 to 8191.
PEG 0:1:1
Max Link Speed [Auto]
AllowsyoutosettheMaxLinkSpeed.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][Gen1][Gen2][Gen3]
PEG1 Slot Power Limit Value [75]
Set the upper limit on power supplied by slot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.
The values range from 0 to 255.
PEG1 Slot Power Limit Scale [1.0x]
Allows you to select the scale for the Slot Power Limit Value.
Congurationoptions:[1.0x][0.1x][0.01x][0.001x]
PEG1 Physical Slot Number [2]
Allows you to set the physical slot number attached to this Port. The number has to be
globally unique within the chassis. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values
range from 0 to 8191.
PEG 0:1:2
Max Link Speed [Auto]
AllowsyoutosettheMaxLinkSpeed.
Congurationoptions:[Auto][Gen1][Gen2][Gen3]
PEG2 Slot Power Limit Value [75]
Set the upper limit on power supplied by slot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.
The values range from 0 to 255.
PEG2 Slot Power Limit Scale [1.0x]
Allows you to select the scale for the Slot Power Limit Value.
Congurationoptions:[1.0x][0.1x][0.01x][0.001x]
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PEG2 Physical Slot Number [3]
Allows you to set the physical slot number attached to this Port. The number has to be
globally unique within the chassis. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values
range from 0 to 8191.
PEG3 Slot Power Limit Value [75]
Set the upper limit on power supplied by slot. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value.
The values range from 0 to 255.
PEG3 Slot Power Limit Scale [1.0x]
Allows you to select the scale for the Slot Power Limit Value.
Congurationoptions:[1.0x][0.1x][0.01x][0.001x]
PEG3 Physical Slot Number [3]
Allows you to set the physical slot number attached to this Port. The number has to be
globally unique within the chassis. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values
range from 0 to 8191.
VT-d [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable VT-d capability.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
CRID Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable CRID control for Intel SIPP.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Above 4GB MMIO BIOS Assignment [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable above 4 GB memory mapped IO BIOS assignment. This is
enabled automatically if the aperture size is set to 2048MB.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Thefollowingitemiscongurableonlywhenyouset VT-d to [Enabled].
X2APIC Opt Out [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable X2APIC Opt Out.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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PCI Express Configuration
PCI Express Clock Gating [Enabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisablePCIExpressclockgatingforeachrootport.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
DMI Link ASPM Control [Auto]
AllowsyoutoenableordisablecontrolofactivestatepowermanagementofDMIlink.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][L0s][L1][L0sL1][Auto]
Port8xh Decode [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or PCI express port 8xh decode.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
ThefollowingitemappearsonlywhenyousetPort8xhDecodeto[Enabled].
Port8xh Decode Port# [0]
Select PCI Express Port8xh Decode Root Port. User to ensure port
availability.
Congurationoptions:[0]-[23]
SATA And RST Configuration
SATA Controller(s) [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA Controller.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled].
SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
Allows you to select the SATA controllers operation.
Congurationoptions:[AHCI][RAID]
Serial ATA Port 0-5
Port 0-7 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA port.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Hot Plug [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable this port as hot pluggable.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Spin Up Device [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Spin Up Device.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
SATA Device Type [Hard Disk Drive]
Allows you to identify the SATA port is connected to a solid state drive or a
harddiskdrive
Congurationoptions:[HardDiskDrive][SolidStateDrive]
HD Audio Configuration
HD Audio [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the HD Audio.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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The following items appear only when you set HD Audio to [Enabled].
Audio DSP [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Audio DSP.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set Audio DSP to [Enabled].
Audio DSP Compliance Mode [Non-UAA (IntelSST)]
Allows you to specify the DSP enabled system compliance.
[Non-UAA(IntelSST)] IntelSSTdriversupportonly
[UAA(HDAInbox/IntelSST)] HDAudioInboxorIntelSSTdriversupport
NHLT(DMIC/BT/I2Sconguration)ispublishedfornon-UAAonly.
Audio Link Mode [HD Audio Link]
Allowsyoutoselecttheaudiolinkmode.
Congurationoptions:[HDAudioLink][SSP(I2S)][Soundwire][AdvancedLinkCong]
The following items appear only when you set Audio Link Mode to [Advanced Link
Config].
HDA Link [Enabled]
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
DMIC #0 [Enabled]
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
DMIC #1 [Enabled]
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
SSP #0 [Disabled]
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
SSP #1 [Enabled]
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
SSP #2 [Enabled]
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
SNDW #1 [Disabled]
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
SNDW #2 [Enabled]
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
SNDW #3 [Disabled]
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
SNDW #4 [Disabled]
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
HDA-Link Codec Select [Platform Onboard]
AllowsyoutoselecttheHDA-LinkCodec.
Congurationoptions:[PlatformOnboard][ExternalKit]
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iDisplay Audio Disconnect [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable iDisplay Audio Disconnect.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Codec Sx Wake Capability [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisableCodecSxWakeCapability.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
PME Enable [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisablePMEwakeofHDAudiocontrollerduring
POST.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
ThefollowingitemiscongurableonlywhenyousetAudio Link Mode to [Soundwire].
Soundwire Buffer RCOMP Setting [Non-ACT Topology]
This item allows you to select the Soundwire Buffer RCOMP Setting.
Congurationoptions:[Non-ACTTopology][ACTTopology]
HD Audio Link Frequency [24 MHz]
AllowsyoutoselecttheHDAudioLinkFrequency.
Congurationoptions:[6MHz][12MHz][24MHz]
iDisplay Audio Link Frequency [96 MHz]
AllowsyoutoselecttheiDisplayAudioLinkFrequency.
Congurationoptions:[48MHz][96MHz]
iDisplay Audio Link T-Mode [2T Mode]
AllowsyoutoselecttheiDisplayAudioLinkT-Mode.
Congurationoptions:[1TMode][2TMode]
LAN Wake from DeepSx [Enabled]
ThisitemallowsyoutoenablewakefromDeepSxbytheassertionofLAN_WAKE#pin.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
SLP_LAN# Low on DC Power [Enabled]
ThisitemallowsyoutoenableordisableSLP_LAN#LowonDCPower.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Disqualify GBE Disconnect And ModPhy PG [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable Disqualify GBE Disconnect And ModPhy PG.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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3.6 Security menu
This menu allows a new password to be created or a current password to be changed. The
menualsoenablesordisablestheSecureBootstateandletstheuserconguretheSystem
Mode state.
Administrator Password
To set an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2.FromtheCreateNewPasswordbox,keyinapassword,thenpress<Enter>.
3.Conrmthepasswordwhenprompted.
To change an administrator password:
1. Select the Administrator Password item and press <Enter>.
2.FromtheEnterCurrentPasswordbox,keyinthecurrentpassword,thenpress<Enter>.
3.FromtheCreateNewPasswordbox,keyinanewpassword,thenpress<Enter>.
4.Conrmthepasswordwhenprompted.
To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator
password,butpress<Enter>whenpromptedtocreate/conrmthepassword.
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User Password
To set a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2.FromtheCreateNewPasswordbox,keyinapassword,thenpress<Enter>.
3.Conrmthepasswordwhenprompted.
To change a user password:
1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>.
2.FromtheEnterCurrentPasswordbox,keyinthecurrentpassword,thenpress<Enter>.
3.FromtheCreateNewPasswordbox,keyinanewpassword,thenpress<Enter>.
4.Conrmthepasswordwhenprompted.
To clear a user password:
1. Select the Clear User Password item and press <Enter>.
2.SelectYesfromtheWarningmessagewindowthenpress<Enter>.
Secure Boot
This item allows you to customize the Secure Boot settings.
Secure Boot [Disabled]
Secure Boot can be enabled if the system is running in User mode with enrolled platform Key
(EPK) or if the CSM function is disabled.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Secure Boot Mode [Custom]
Allows you to set the Secure Boot selector.
Congurationoptions:[Custom][Standard]
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Restore Factory Keys
ThisoptionwillforcethesystemtoUserMode,andinstallfactorydefaultSecureBootkey
databases.
Reset to Setup Mode
ThisoptionwilldeleteallSecureBootkeydatabasesfromNVRAM.
Key Management
ThisitemonlyappearswhentheitemSecureBootModeissetto[Custom].TheKey
Management item allows you to modify Secure Boot variables and set Key Management
page.
Factory Key Provision [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoprovisionfactorydefaultSecureBootkeyswhenthesystemisinSetup
Mode.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Restore Factory keys
ThisitemwillinstallallFactoryDefaultkeys.
Reset to Setup Mode
ThisitemappearsonlywhenyouloadthedefaultSecureBootkeys.Thisitemallows
youtoclearalldefaultSecureBootkeys.
Export Secure Boot Variables
Thisitemwillaskyouifyouwanttosaveallsecurebootvariables.SelectYesifyou
want to save all secure boot variables, otherwise select No.
Enroll Efi Image
This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode.
Congurationoptions:[SetNew][Append]
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Enroll Efi Image
This item will allow the image to run in Secure Boot mode.
Congurationoptions:[SetNew][Append]
Device Guard Ready
Remove ‘UEFI CA’ from DB
Remove Microsoft UEFI CA from Secure Boot DB.
Restore DB defaults
Restore DB variable to factory defaults.
Platform Key (PK)
Congurationoptions:[Details][Export][Update][Delete]
Key Exchange Keys (KEK) / Authorized Signatures (DB) / Forbidden Signatures
(DBX)
Congurationoptions:[Details][Export][Update][Append][Delete]
Authorized TimeStamps (DBT) / OsRecovery Signatures
Congurationoptions:[Update][Append]
3.7 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Setup Prompt Timeout [1]
Allowsyoutosetthenumberofsecondsthatthermwarewaitsbeforeinitiatingtheoriginal
defaultbootselection.65535(OxFFFF)meansindenitewaiting.Usethe<+>or<->toadjust
the value.
Bootup NumLock State [On]
Allowsyoutoselectthepower-onstatefortheNumLock.
Congurationoptions:[Off][On]
Quiet Boot [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Quiet Boot option.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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Boot Option Priorities
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The
number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices
installed in the system.
• Toselectthebootdeviceduringsystemstartup,press<F8>whenASUSLogo
appears.
• ToaccessWindowsOSinSafeMode,pleasepress<F8>afterPOST.
Fast Boot [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to
launch active boot option. This has no effect for BBS boot options.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set Fast Boot to [Enabled].
Sata Support [All Sata Devices]
[LastBootHDDOnly] OnlylastbootedHDDdevicewillbeavailableinPOST.
[AllSataDevices] AllSATAdeviceswillbeavailableinOSandPOST.
VGA Support [EFI Driver]
[Auto] OnlylegacyOpRomwithLegacyOS,andlogowillNOTbe
shown during POST.
[EFIDriver] EdriverwillstillbeinstalledwithEFIOS.
USB Support [Full Intial]
[Disabled] AllUSBdeviceswillNOTbeavailableuntilafterOSboot.
[PartialInitial] USBMassStorageandspecicUSBport/devicewillNOTbe
available before OS boot.
[FullInitial] AllUSBdeviceswillbeavailableinOSandPOST.
PS2 Devices Support [Enabled]
Ifthisoptionisdisabled,PS2deviceswillbeskipped.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled]
Ifthisoptionisdisabled,NetworkStackDriverwillbeskipped.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
Redirection Support [Disabled]
If this option is disabled, Redirection function will be disabled.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set Quiet Boot to [Disabled].
POST Report [5 sec]
Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds.
Congurationoptions:[1sec]-[10sec][UntilPressESC]
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3.8 Monitor menu
This menu displays the system temperature, fan speed, and power status. You can also
change the fan settings in this menu.
Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode]
Allowsyoutoselectthepower-onstatefortheNumLock.
Congurationoptions:[AutoMode][FullSpeedMode][ManualSpeedMode]
The following items appear only when you set Fan Speed Control to [Manual Speed
Mode].
REAR_FAN1 / CPU_FAN1 / FRNT_FAN1-3 Duty% [50]
Allows you to set the desired POST Report waiting time from 1 to 10 seconds. Use the
<+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 10 to 100.
3.9 Tool menu
ASUS EZ Flash
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ROM Utility when you press <Enter>. Refer to the
ASUS EZ Flash Utility section for details.
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3.10 Event Logs menu
The Event Logs menu items allow you to change the event log settings and view the system
event logs.
3.10.1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings
Press<Enter>tochangetheSmbiosEventLogconguration.
Allvalueschangedheredonottakeeffectuntilcomputerisrestarted.
Enabling/Disabling Options
Smbios Event Log [Enabled]
Change this to enable or disable all features of Smbios Event Logging during boot.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following items appear only when you set Smbios Event Log to [Enabled].
Erasing Settings
Erase Event Log [No]
Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging activation
during reset.
Congurationoptions:[No][Yes,Nextreset][Yes,Everyreset]
When Log is Full [Do Nothing]
Choose options for reacting to a full Smbios Event Log.
Congurationoptions:[DoNothing][EraseImmediately]
Smbios Event Log Standard Settings
Log System Boot Event [Enabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable logging System boot event.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
MECI [1]
This option allows you to set the number of occurrences of a duplicate event that must pass
before the multiple-event counter of log entry is updated. Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the
value. The values range from 1 to 255.
METW [60]
This option allows you to set the number of minutes which must pass between duplicate log
entries which utilize a multiple-event counter.
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Use the <+> or <-> to adjust the value. The values range from 0 to 99.
Custom Options
Log EFI Status Code [Enabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable logging of the EFI Status Codes.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set Log EFI Status Code to [Enabled].
Convert EFI Status Codes to Standard Smbios Type [Disabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable converting of EFI Status Codes to Standard
Smbios Type (Not all may be translated).
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
3.10.2 View Smbios Event Log
Press <Enter> to view all smbios event logs.
3.11 Server Mgmt menu
BMC Support [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable interfaces to communicate with BMC.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
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The following items appear only when BMC Support is set to [Enabled].
Wait for BMC [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisablewaitforBMCresponseforspeciedtimeout.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
FRB-2 Timer [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable FRB-2 timer (POST timer).
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
FRB-2 Timer timeout [6 minutes]
Allows you to select the FRB-2 Timer Expiration value.
Congurationoptions:[3minutes][4minutes][5minutes][6minutes]
FRB-2 Timer Policy [Do Nothing]
Allows you to select the how the system should respond in FRB-2 Timer expires.
Congurationoptions:[DoNothing][Reset][PowerDown][PowerCycle]
OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled]
This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Management
Software after the OS loads.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
ThefollowingitemsarecongurableonlywhenOS Watchdog Timer is set to [Enabled].
OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes]
AllowsyoutocongurethelengthfortheOSBootWatchdogTimer.
Congurationoptions:[5minutes][10minutes][15minutes][20minutes]
OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset]
Thisitemallowsyoutocongurethehowthesystemshouldrespondifthe
OSBootWatchTimerexpires.
Congurationoptions:[DoNothing][Reset][PowerDown][PowerCycle]
Serial Mux [Disabled]
AllowsyoutoenableordisableSerialMuxconguration.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
BMC Warm Reset
This item allow you to perform a BMC warm reset.
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3.11.1 System Event Log
AllowsyoutochangetheSELeventlogconguration.
Enabling/Disabling Options
SEL Components [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable event logging for error/progress codes during boot.
Congurationoptions:[No][Yes,Onnextreset][Yes,Oneveryreset]
• ThefollowingitemsarecongurableonlywhenSEL Components is set to [Enabled].
• Allvalueschangedheredonottakeeffectuntilcomputerisrestarted.
Erasing Settings
Erase SEL [No]
Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL.
Congurationoptions:[No][Yes,Onnextreset][Yes,Oneveryreset]
When SEL is Full [Do Nothing]
Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL.
Congurationoptions:[DoNothing][EraseImmediately]
Custom EFI Logging Options
Log EFI Status Codes [Error code]
Allows you to select which codes to log.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Both][Errorcode][Progresscode]
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3.11.2 Bmc self test log
AllowsyoutochangetheSELeventlogconguration.
Erase Log [Yes, On every reset]
Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log. Erasing is done prior to any logging
activation during reset.
Congurationoptions:[No][Yes,Oneveryreset]
When Log is Full [Clear Log]
Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full Smbios Event Log.
Congurationoptions:[ClearLog][Donotloganymore]
3.11.3 BMC network configuration
Thesub-itemsinthiscongurationallowyoutoconguretheBMCnetworkparameters.
Toquicklygotothelastitemofthesecondpage,pressthePageDownbutton.Pressthe
PageUpbuttontogobacktotherstitemintherstpage.
Navigate to the second page of the screen to see the rest of items in this menu by pressing
theUporDownarrowkeys.
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IPV4
DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN
Configuration Address source [Unspecified]
ThisitemallowsyoutocongureLANchannelparametersstatisticallyordynamically(by
BIOSorBMC).UnspeciedoptionwillnotmodifyanyBMCnetworkparametersduringBIOS
phase.
Congurationoptions:[Unspecied][Static][DynamicBmcDhcp][DynamicBmcNonDhcp]
IPV6
DM_LAN1
IPV6 Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable LAN1 IPV6 Support.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following items appear only when IPV6 Support is set to [Enabled].
Configuration Address source [Unspecified]
ThisitemallowsyoutocongureLANchannelparametersstatisticallyordynamically(by
BIOSorBMC).UnspeciedoptionwillnotmodifyanyBMCnetworkparametersduringBIOS
phase.
Congurationoptions:[Unspecied][Static][DynamicBmcDhcp]
Shared LAN
IPV6 Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable LAN2 IPV6 Support.
Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled]
The following items appear only when IPV6 Support is set to [Enabled].
Configuration Address source [Unspecified]
ThisitemallowsyoutocongureLANchannelparametersstatisticallyordynamically(by
BIOSorBMC).UnspeciedoptionwillnotmodifyanyBMCnetworkparametersduringBIOS
phase.
Congurationoptions:[Unspecied][Static][DynamicBmcDhcp]
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3.11.5 BMC User Settings
Thesub-itemsinthiscongurationallowyoutoadd,delete,orchangeBMCusersettings.
3.11.4 View System Event Log
This item allows you to view the system event log records.
3.12 Save & Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this
menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
Save Changes and Reset
Exit System setup after saving the changes.
Discard Changes and Reset
Exit System setup without saving any changes.
Restore Defaults
Restore/load default values for all the setup options.
Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The device items that appears on the screen
dependsonthenumberofdevicesinstalledinthesystem.Clickanitemtostartbootingfrom
the selected device.
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RAID Support
4
Chapter 4: RAID Support
4.1 RAID configurations
The motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM Utility with RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 support.
If you want to install a Windows® operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID
set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation.
Refer to section 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.
4.1.1 RAID definitions
RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in
parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a
sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access
and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to
a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications
to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID
conguration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use
two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be
of the same size or larger than the existing drive.
RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among
the advantages of RAID 5 conguration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and
higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 conguration is best suited for transaction processing,
relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems.
Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.
RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having
to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 conguration you get all the benets of both
RAID 0 and RAID 1 congurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive
and three new drives for this setup.
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4.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks
The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install
identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID conguration:
1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.
2. Connect the SATA signal cables.
3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.
4.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS
You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA
hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by Intel® C621 chipset.
To do this:
1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
2. Go to the Chipset menu > PCH-IO Configuration menu > SATA And RST
Configuration, then press <Enter>.
3. Set SATA Mode Selection to [RAID].
4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup.
Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.
4.1.4 RAID configuration utilities
Depending on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set using the utilities
embedded in each RAID controller. For example, use the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
if you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the
Intel® C246 chipset.
Refer to the succeeding section for details on how to use the RAID conguration utility.
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The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology SATA Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID
0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are
connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.
To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility:
1. Turn on the system.
2. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu.
Before you proceed, ensure that you have installed the Serial ATA hard disk drives, and
have set the correct SATA mode in the BIOS setup.
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utility
The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus
and select the menu options.
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not
exactly match the items on your screen.
The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID conguration.
RAID Volumes:
None defined.
Physical Devices:
Port Device Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
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4.2.1 Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The
following screen appears:
2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.
3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID
level to create, and then press <Enter>.
4. When the Disks item is selected, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives you want
to include in the RAID set. The SELECT DISKS screen appears:
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters
and is 16 characters or less.
[HELP]
Name: Volume 0
RAID Level: aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Disks: dssdsdsds
Strip Size:aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Capacity:aaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Sync:aaaaaaaaaa
Create volume
[SELECT DISKS]
Port Device Model Serial # Size Status
0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
2 ST3160812AS 3LS0JYL8 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
3 ST3160812AS 9LS0BJ5H 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
Select 2 to 6 to use in creating the volume.
[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done
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5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A
small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection.
6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10
and 5 only), and then press <Enter>. The available strip size values range from 4 KB to
128 KB. The following are typical values:
- RAID 0: 128 KB
- RAID 10: 64 KB
- RAID 5: 64 KB
We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia
computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
7. When the Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want
and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
8. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter>. The following warning
message appears:
9. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back
to the CREATE VOLUME menu.
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N)
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4.2.2 Deleting a RAID set
Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when
you delete a RAID set.
To delete a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The
following screen appears:
2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, and then press
<Delete>. The following warning message appears:
3. Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press <N> to
return to the DELETE VOLUME menu.
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.
WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
[HELP]
[DELETE VOLUME MENU]
Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable
Volume0 RAID0 (Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes
[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume
ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!
(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
Are you sure you want to delete “Volume0”? (Y/N):
[DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION]
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4.2.3 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option
ROM utility
To exit the utility:
1. From the utility main menu, select 6. Exit, then press <Enter>. The following warning
message appears:
2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.
Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):
[CONFIRM EXIT]
4.3 Creating a RAID driver disk
4.3.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®
To install the RAID driver for Windows® OS:
1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation
media containing the RAID driver.
2. Insert the USB ash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into
the optical drive, and then click Browse.
3. Click the name of the device you’ve inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select
the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK.
4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
Before loading the RAID driver from a USB ash drive, you have to use another computer
to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB ash drive.
To set up a Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode, ensure to load the UEFI
driver for your optical drive.
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4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Windows)
The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID
1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA
connectors supported by the Southbridge.
You can click Rescan to re-scan any attached hard disks.
1. Turn on the system and go to the windows desktop.
2. Click the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology icon to display the main menu.
Your storage system is configured for data protection, increased performance and
optimal data storage capacity. You can create additional volumes to further optimize
your storage system.
To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility under Windows operating system:
You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility on a Windows®
operating system.
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4.3.1 Creating a RAID set
To create a RAID set:
1. From the utility main menu, select Create Volume and select volume type.
2. Click Next.
3. Enter a name for the RAID set, then select the array disks.
4. Select Volume Size tab, you can drag the bar to decide the volume size.
5. Click Next.
• If you do not want to keep the data on one of the selected disks, select NO when
prompted.
• If you want to Enable volume write-back cache or Initialize volume, click
Advanced.
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6. Conrm the volume creation, than click Create Volume to continue.
This process could take a while depending on the number and size of the disks. You can
continue using other applications during this time.
7. Wait until the process is completed, then click OK when prompted.
You still need to partition your new volume using Windows Disk Management before
adding any data.
The RAID set is displayed in the Volumes list and you can change the settings in Volume
Properties.
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4.3.2 Changing a Volume Type
To change the volume type in Volume Properties:
1. Click the SATA array items you want to change in Volumes eld.
2. From the Volume Properties eld, select Type: RAID 1 Change type.
We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for
multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.
3. You can change the Name, Select the new volume type, and Select additional disks
to include in the new volume if needed.
4. Select the Data stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and click
OK. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are
typical values:
RAID 0: 128KB
RAID 10: 64KB
RAID 5: 64KB
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4.3.3 Deleting a volume
Be cautious when deleting a volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives. Before
you proceed, ensure that you back up all your important data from your hard drives.
To delete a volume:
1. From the utility main menu, select the volume (ex. Volume_0000) in Volumes eld you
want to delete.
3. Click Yes to delete the volume and return to the utility main menu, or click No to return
to the main menu.
2. Select Delete volume in Volume Properties eld. The following screen appears.
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4.3.4 Preferences
System Preferences
Allow you to set to show the notication area icon and show system information, warning, or
errors here.
E-Mail Preferences
Allow you to set to sent e-mail of the following events:
• Storage system information
• Storage system warnings
• Storage system errors
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Appendix
WS C246M PRO block diagram
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Appendix
Q-Code table
(continued on the next page)
Code Description
00 Not used
02 microcode
03 CACHE_ENABLED
04 PCH initialization
06 CPU_EARLY_INIT
10 PEI Core is started
11 – 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
15 – 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started
19 – 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started
2B – 2F Memory initialization
30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
31 Memory Installed
32 – 36 CPU post-memory initialization
37 – 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started
4F DXE IPL is started
50 – 53 Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or incompatible memory
speed
4F DXE IPL is started
54 Unspecied memory initialization error
55 Memory not installed
56 Invalid CPU type or Speed
57 CPU mismatch
58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error
59 CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed
5A Internal CPU error
5B Reset PPI is not available
5C – 5F Reserved for future AMI error codes
E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)
E1 S3 Boot Script execution
E2 Video repost
E3 OS S3 wake vector call
E4 – E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes
E8 S3 Resume Failed
E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found
EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error
EB S3 OS Wake Error
EC – EF Reserved for future AMI error codes
F0 Recovery condition triggered by rmware (Auto recovery)
F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery)
F2 Recovery process started
F3 Recovery rmware image is found
F4 Recovery rmware image is loaded
F5 – F7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes
F8 Recovery PPI is not available
F9 Recovery capsule is not found
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Code Description
FA Invalid recovery capsule
FB – FF Reserved for future AMI error codes
60 DXE Core is started
61 NVRAM initialization
62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services
63 – 67 CPU DXE initialization is started
68 PCI host bridge initialization
69 System Agent DXE initialization is started
6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started
6B – 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specic)
70 PCH DXE initialization is started
71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started
72 PCH devices initialization
73 – 77 PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specic)
78 ACPI module initialization
79 CSM initialization
7A – 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes
90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started
91 Driver connecting is started
92 PCI Bus initialization is started
93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization
94 PCI Bus Enumeration
95 PCI Bus Request Resources
96 PCI Bus Assign Resources
97 Console Output devices connect
98 Console input devices connect
99 Super IO Initialization
9A USB initialization is started
9B USB Reset
9C USB Detect
9D USB Enable
9E – 9F Reserved for future AMI codes
A0 IDE initialization is started
A1 IDE Reset
A2 IDE Detect
A3 IDE Enable
A4 SCSI initialization is started
A5 SCSI Reset
A6 SCSI Detect
A7 SCSI Enable
A8 Setup Verifying Password
A9 Start of Setup
AA Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
AB Setup Input Wait
(continued on the next page)
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Code Description
AC Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
AD Ready To Boot event
AE Legacy Boot event
AF Exit Boot Services event
B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin
B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End
B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization
B3 System Reset
B4 USB hot plug
B5 PCI bus hot plug
B6 Clean-up of NVRAM
B7 Conguration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)
B8– BF Reserved for future AMI codes
D0 CPU initialization error
D1 System Agent initialization error
D2 PCH initialization error
D3 Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available
D4 PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources
D5 No Space for Legacy Option ROM
D6 No Console Output Devices are found
D7 No Console Input Devices are found
D8 Invalid password
D9 Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)
DA Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)
DB Flash update is failed
DC Reset protocol is not available
ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS)
Code Description
03 System is entering S3 sleep state
04 System is entering S4 sleep state
05 System is entering S5 sleep state
30 System is waking up from the S3 sleep state
40 System is waking up from the S4 sleep state
AC System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC mode.
AA System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode.
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
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Appendix
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
Class B ITE
KC: Korea Warning Statement
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada (ISED)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
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Appendix
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.
Regional notice for California
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and
the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of
at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna
installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance.
Google™ License Terms
Copyright© 2018 Google Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this le
except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the
License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
ANY KIND, either express or implied.
See the License for the specic language governing permissions and limitations under the
License.
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Appendix
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conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes
das Diretivas relacionadas. Texto integral da declaração da UE disponível em:
www.asus.com/support
Română ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declară că acest dispozitiv se conformează
cerinţelor esenţiale şi altor prevederi relevante ale directivelor conexe. Textul
complet al declaraţiei de conformitate a Uniunii Europene se găseşte la:
www.asus.com/support
Srpski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj u saglasnosti
sa osnovnim zahtevima i drugim relevantnim odredbama povezanih
Direktiva. Pun tekst EU deklaracije o usaglašenosti je dostupan da adresi:
www.asus.com/support
Slovensky Spoločnosť ASUSTeK Computer Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že toto
zariadenie vyhovuje základným požiadavkám a ostatým príslušným
ustanoveniam príslušných smerníc. Celý text vyhlásenia o zhode pre štáty EÚ
je dostupný na adrese: www.asus.com/support
Slovenščina ASUSTeK Computer Inc. izjavlja, da je ta naprava skladna z
bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi ustreznimi določbami povezanih direktiv.
Celotno besedilo EU-izjave o skladnosti je na voljo na spletnem mestu:
www.asus.com/support
Español Por la presente, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo
cumple los requisitos básicos y otras disposiciones pertinentes de las
directivas relacionadas. El texto completo de la declaración de la UE de
conformidad está disponible en: www.asus.com/support
Svenska ASUSTeK Computer Inc. förklarar härmed att denna
enhet överensstämmer med de grundläggande kraven och andra
relevanta föreskrifter i relaterade direktiv. Fulltext av EU-försäkran om
överensstämmelse finns på: www.asus.com/support
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основним вимогам та іншим відповідним положенням відповідних
Директив. Повний текст декларації відповідності стандартам ЄС
доступний на: www.asus.com/support
Türkçe AsusTek Computer Inc., bu aygıtın temel gereksinimlerle ve ilişkili
Yönergelerin diğer ilgili koşullarıyla uyumlu olduğunu beyan eder. AB
uygunluk bildiriminin tam metni şu adreste bulunabilir:
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Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen
sa bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.
Cijeli tekst EU izjave o usklađenosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support
English ASUSTeK Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
related Directives. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at:
www.asus.com/support
Français AsusTek Computer Inc. déclare par la présente que cet appareil est
conforme aux critères essentiels et autres clauses pertinentes des directives
concernées. La déclaration de conformité de l’UE peut être téléchargée à
partir du site Internet suivant : www.asus.com/support
Deutsch ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Gerät mit
den wesentlichen Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen
der zugehörigen Richtlinien übereinstimmt. Der gesamte Text der EU-
Konformitätserklärung ist verfügbar unter: www.asus.com/support
Italiano ASUSTeK Computer Inc. con la presente dichiara che questo
dispositivo è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni pertinenti
con le direttive correlate. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità
UE è disponibile all’indirizzo: www.asus.com/support
Русский Компания ASUS заявляет, что это устройство соответствует
основным требованиям и другим соответствующим условиям
соответствующих директив. Подробную информацию, пожалуйста,
смотрите на www.asus.com/support
Български С настоящото ASUSTeK Computer Inc. декларира, че това
устройство е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите
приложими постановления на свързаните директиви. Пълният текст на
декларацията за съответствие на ЕС е достъпна на адрес:
www.asus.com/support
Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan
s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.
Cijeli tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na: www.asus.com/support
Čeština Společnost ASUSTeK Computer Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že toto
zařízení splňuje základní požadavky a další příslušná ustanovení souvisejících
směrnic. Plné znění prohlášení o shodě EU je k dispozici na adrese:
www.asus.com/support
Dansk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer hermed, at denne enhed er i
overensstemmelse med hovedkravene og andre relevante bestemmelser i de
relaterede direktiver. Hele EU-overensstemmelseserklæringen kan findes på:
www.asus.com/support
Nederlands ASUSTeK Computer Inc. verklaart hierbij dat dit apparaat
voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van
de verwante richtlijnen. De volledige tekst van de EU-verklaring van
conformiteit is beschikbaar op: www.asus.com/support
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asjakohaste direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjassepuutuvatele
sätetele. EL vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on saadaval järgmisel
aadressil: www.asus.com/support
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asiaankuuluvien direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden tätä
koskevien säädösten mukainen. EU-yhdenmukaisuusilmoituksen koko teksti
on luettavissa osoitteessa: www.asus.com/support
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συσκευή συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες σχετικές
διατάξεις των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμβατότητας
είναι διαθέσιμο στη διεύθυνση: www.asus.com/support
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megfelel a kapcsolódó Irányelvek lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb
vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege
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Direktīvu būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem.
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pagrindinius reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias susijusių direktyvų nuostatas. Visą
ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstą galima rasti: www.asus.com/support
Norsk ASUSTeK Computer Inc. erklærer herved at denne enheten er i
samsvar med hovedsaklige krav og andre relevante forskrifter i relaterte
direktiver. Fullstendig tekst for EU-samsvarserklæringen finnes på:
www.asus.com/support
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urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi
postanowieniami powiązanych dyrektyw. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE
jest dostępny pod adresem: www.asus.com/support
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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address 4F, No. 150, Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
Web site https://www.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-38429911
Fax +86-21-5866-8722, ext. 9101#
Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/
Services/questionform/?lang=en
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Telephone +1-510-739-3777
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site https://www.asus.com/us/
Technical Support
Support fax +1-812-284-0883
Telephone +1-812-282-2787
Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/
Services/questionform/?lang=en-us
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax +49-2102-959931
Web site https://www.asus.com/de
Technical Support
Telephone +49-2102-5789555
Support Fax +49-2102-959911
Online support https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ContactUs/
Services/questionform/?lang=de-de
A-10 Appendix
Appendix
FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)
Responsible Party:
Asus Computer International
Address: 48720 Kato Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555
hereby declares that the product
Product Name :
Motherboard
Model Number : WS C246M PRO/FULL,
WS C246M PRO,
WS C246M PRO/SE,
WS C246M PRO/SI
compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Ver. 180125