ASUS TUF GAMING Z490 PLUS User Manual

TUF GAMING  
Z490-PLUS  
 
Contents  
Safety information...................................................................................................... iv  
About this guide.......................................................................................................... v  
TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS specifications summary................................................. vi  
Connectors with shared bandwidth .......................................................................... x  
Package contents....................................................................................................... xi  
Installation tools and components.......................................................................... xii  
iii  
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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified 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 qualified service  
technician or your retailer.  
Your motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures  
between 0°C and 40°C.  
iv  
About this guide  
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the  
motherboard.  
How this guide is organized  
This guide contains the following parts:  
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.  
Chapter 2: Basic Installation  
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when  
installing system components.  
Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support  
This chapter tells how to boot into the BIOS, upgrade BIOS using the EZ Flash Utility  
and support on RAID.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software  
updates.  
1.  
ASUS website  
and software products.  
2.  
Optional documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,  
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the  
standard package.  
Conventions used in this guide  
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used  
throughout this manual.  
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components and injuries to  
yourself 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.  
v
TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS specifications summary  
Intel® Socket LGA1200 for 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and  
Celeron® processors*  
Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU  
CPU  
Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0**  
*
** The support of these features depends on the CPU types.  
Intel® Z490 Chipset  
Chipset  
Memory  
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4600(O.C)/4500(O.C)/4400(O.C)/4266(O  
.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O  
.C.)/3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/2800(O  
.C.)/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*  
Dual Channel Memory Architecture  
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)  
OptiMem II  
*
10th Gen Intel® Corei9/i7 CPUs support 2933/2800/2666/2400/2133 natively.  
1 x DisplayPort 1.4**  
1 x HDMITM 1.4b  
Graphics  
*
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types.  
** Support DisplayPort 1.4 with max. resolution of 4096 x 2304 @60Hz. Please  
Intel® 10th Gen Processors*  
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)  
Intel® Z490 Chipset  
Expansion Slots  
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)  
3 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots  
*
Support PCIe bifurcation for RAID on CPU function.  
Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX™ Technology  
Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports  
Intel® Z490 Chipset  
Multi-GPU Support  
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110  
(supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)*  
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280  
(supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)**  
Storage  
Ethernet  
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports  
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports Raid 0,1,5,10  
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready  
*
M.2_1 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_2. When M.2_1 runs SATA mode,  
SATA6G_2 will be disabled.  
** M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. When M.2_2 is occupied,  
SATA6G_56 will be disabled.  
1 x Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet  
(continued on the next page)  
vi  
TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS specifications summary  
Rear USB (Total 6 ports)  
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)  
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)  
USB  
Front USB (Total 7 ports)  
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 front panel connector (supports USB Type-C®)  
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports  
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports  
Realtek ALC S1200A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio  
CODEC*  
- Supports: Jack detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking  
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback  
Audio Features:  
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port  
- Premium Japanese audio capacitors  
- Audio Shielding  
Audio  
- Dedicated audio PCB layers  
- Audio cover  
*
Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-bit/192kHz is not supported for 7.1  
Surround Sound audio.  
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)  
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)  
1 x DisplayPort  
1 x HDMITM port  
1 x Intel® I219-V 1Gb Ethernet port  
Back Panel I/O Ports  
5 x Audio jacks  
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port  
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port  
Fan and cooling-related  
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header  
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header  
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header  
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers  
Power related  
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector  
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector  
1 x 4-pin +12V Power connector  
Storage related  
Internal I/O Connectors  
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)  
6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports  
USB  
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front Panel connector (supports USB Type-C®)  
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports  
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports  
(continued on the next page)  
vii  
TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS specifications summary  
Miscellaneous  
1 x AURA Addressable Gen 2 header  
2 x AURA RGB headers  
1 x Clear CMOS header  
Internal I/O Connectors  
1 x COM Port header  
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)  
1 x 20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function  
1 x Thunderbolt header  
ASUS TUF PROTECTION  
- ASUS DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)  
- ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection  
- ASUS ESD Guards  
- TUF LANGuard  
- ASUS Overvoltage Protection  
- ASUS SafeSlot  
- ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O  
ASUS Q-Design  
- Q-DIMM  
Special Features  
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device  
[yellow green])  
- ASUS Q-Slot  
ASUS Thermal Solution  
- Aluminum heatsink design  
ASUS EZ DIY  
- Procool  
AURA Sync  
- AURA RGB headers  
- Addressable Gen 2 RGB header  
ASUS Exclusive Software Features  
Armoury Crate  
- Aura Sync  
AI Suite 3  
- Performance And Power Saving Utility  
Turbo V Evo  
EPU  
Software Features  
Digi + VRM  
Fan Xpert 4  
System information  
- EZ update  
AI Charger  
ASUS Turbo LAN  
DTS Custom for GAMING Headsets  
WinRAR  
(continued on the next page)  
viii  
TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS specifications summary  
UEFI BIOS  
ASUS EZ DIY  
Software Features  
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
- ASUS EZ Flash 3  
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode  
192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS  
WOL by PME, PXE  
BIOS  
Manageability  
Operating System  
Windows 10 64 - bit  
ATX Form Factor  
Form Factor  
12 inch x 9.6 inch (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)  
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the ASUS website for  
the latest specifications.  
ix  
Connectors with shared bandwidth  
RGB_HEADER1  
CPU_FAN CPU_OPT  
KBMS  
_U32G1  
_34  
EATX12V_2 EATX12V_1  
DIGI+  
VRM  
ASM  
1442K  
HDMI  
_DP  
BOOT  
VGA  
DRAM  
CPU  
U32G2_C2  
U32G2_1  
LGA1200  
LAN_U32G1_78  
AIO_PUMP  
AUDIO  
CHA_FAN1  
PCIEX1_1  
2280  
2260  
2242  
USB3.2_5  
PCIE SATA IRST  
M.2_2(SOCKET3)  
PCIEX16_1  
V
X4  
V
B
B
Intel®  
I219-V  
Intel®  
Z490  
128Mb  
BIOS  
PCIEX1_2  
PCIEX1_3  
BATTERY  
64Mb  
BIOS  
Super  
I/O  
PCIEX16_2  
22110  
A
2280  
2260  
2242  
M.2_1(SOCKET3)  
PCIE SATA IRST  
SATA6G_3 SATA6G_4  
SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2  
V
X4  
V
COM_DEBUG  
CHA_FAN3  
USB1112  
CLRTC  
CHA_FAN2  
TB_HEADER  
COM  
PANEL  
USB614  
AAFP  
A
1 [Default]  
Configuration  
2
M.2_1  
SATA  
PCIe x4 mode  
A
SATA6G_2  
-
V
2
1 [Default]  
Configuration  
M.2_2  
V
-
-
B
SATA6G_56  
V
M.2_1 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_2. When M.2_1 runs SATA mode,  
SATA6G_2 will be disabled.  
M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. When M.2_2 is occupied, SATA6G_56  
will be disabled.  
Please adjust BIOS setting for changing onboard device configuration.  
x
Package contents  
Check your motherboard package for the following items.  
Motherboard  
Cables  
1 x TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS motherboard  
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables  
1 x Fan Bracket  
1 x I/O Shield  
Miscellaneous  
1 x M.2 Rubber Package  
1 x M.2 Screw Package  
1 x TUF GAMING sticker  
Installation Media  
Documentation  
1 x Support DVD  
1 x TUF Certification card  
1 x User manual  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
xi  
Installation tools and components  
Phillips (cross) screwdriver  
PC chassis  
Power supply unit  
Intel® LGA 1200 CPU  
Intel® LGA 1200 compatible CPU Fan  
DDR4 DIMM  
SATA hard disk drive  
SATA optical disc drive (optional)  
Graphics card (optional)  
M.2 SSD module (optional)  
1 Bag of screws  
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard  
package.  
xii  
Chapter 1:  
Product Introduction  
Product Introduction  
1
1.1  
Before you proceed  
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or  
change any motherboard settings.  
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.  
Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded  
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due  
to static electricity.  
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.  
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in  
the bag that came with the component.  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is  
switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so  
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.  
1-1  
TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS  
1.2  
Motherboard layout  
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1-2  
Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
Layout contents  
Page  
1-4  
1. CPU socket  
2. DIMM slots  
1-5  
3. Expansion slots  
1-7  
4. Fan and Pump headers  
5. Power connectors  
1-9  
1-10  
1-11  
1-12  
1-13  
1-14  
1-15  
1-16  
1-17  
1-18  
1-19  
1-19  
1-20  
1-21  
1-21  
6. M.2 slots (SOCKET 3)  
7. SATA 6GB/s ports  
8. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front Panel connector  
9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header  
10. USB 2.0 headers  
11. AURA Addressable Gen2 header  
12. AURA RGB headers  
13. Clear CMOS header  
14. COM Port header  
15. Front Panel Audio header  
16. System Panel header  
17. Thunderbolt header  
18. Q-LEDs  
1-3  
TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS  
1.  
CPU socket  
The motherboard comes with a LGA1200 socket designed for 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM  
,
Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors.  
LGA1200  
Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. DO NOT  
install a CPU designed for other sockets on the LGA1200 socket.  
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket  
to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU.  
Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.  
Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and  
the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap  
is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard  
components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/  
transit-related.  
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return  
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the  
cap on the LGA1200 socket.  
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from  
incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the  
PnP cap.  
1-4  
Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
2.  
DIMM slots  
The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4  
(Double Data Rate 4) memory modules.  
A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO  
NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot.  
Recommended memory configurations  
1-5  
TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS  
Memory configurations  
You may install 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into  
the DIMM sockets.  
You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps  
the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess  
memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.  
The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect  
(SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module.  
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a  
lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.  
For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full  
memory load or overclocking condition.  
Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For an optimum compatibility,  
we recommend that you install memory modules of the same version or data code  
(D/C) from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory  
modules.  
Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.  
1-6  
Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
3.  
Expansion slots  
Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may  
cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.  
1
2
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3
4
5
PCIꢀꢁ1ꢃꢂ2  
PCIꢀꢁ1ꢂ3  
Recommended VGA configuration  
Slot Description  
2. PCIe 3.0 x16_1  
4. PCIe 3.0 x16_2  
Single VGA  
Dual VGA  
x16  
x16  
-
x4  
We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.  
Ensure to connect the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs when running CrossFireX™  
mode.  
Connect a chassis fan to the chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics  
cards for better thermal environment.  
1-7  
TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS  
Hyper M.2 X16 series card configuration  
Slot Description  
up to 3 Intel® SSD on CPU support  
2. PCIe 3.0 x16_1  
x8+x4+x4  
The Hyper M.2 X16 series card is sold separately.  
Ensure to install the Hyper M.2 X16 series card to PCIe 3.0 x16_1. If you wish to  
connect a display, we suggest using the internal VGA or installing a VGA card to  
PCIe 3.0 x16_2, which will run at x4.  
Enable the Hyper M.2 X16 series card under BIOS settings.  
1-8  
Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
4.  
Fan and Pump headers  
The Fan and Pump headers allow you to connect fans or pumps to cool the system.  
A
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A
B
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F
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan headers. Insufficient air flow  
inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not  
jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan headers!  
Ensure the cable is fully inserted into the header.  
Header  
Max. Current Max. Power  
Default Speed  
Q-Fan Controlled  
Q-Fan Controlled  
Q-Fan Controlled  
Q-Fan Controlled  
Q-Fan Controlled  
Full-Speed  
Shared Control  
CPU_FAN  
CPU_OPT  
CHA_FAN1  
CHA_FAN2  
CHA_FAN3  
AIO_PUMP  
1A  
1A  
1A  
1A  
1A  
1A  
12W  
12W  
12W  
12W  
12W  
12W  
A
A
-
-
-
1-9  
TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS  
5.  
Power connectors  
These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply.  
The power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation. Find the proper  
orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted.  
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B
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PIN  
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PIN  
Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug.  
For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit  
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a  
minimum power of 350 W.  
We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a  
system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or  
may not boot up if the power is inadequate.  
If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with  
1000W power or above to ensure the system stability.  
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6.  
M.2 slot  
The M.2 slot allows you to install M.2 devices such as M.2 SSD modules.  
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MꢀꢁꢂꢃꢄSꢅꢆꢇꢈTꢉꢊ  
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports SATA & PCIe 3.0 x4  
mode).  
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports SATA & PCIe 3.0 x4 mode).  
M.2_1 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_2. When M.2_1 runs SATA mode,  
SATA6G_2 will be disabled.  
M.2_2 shares bandwidth with SATA6G_56. When M.2_2 is occupied, SATA6G_56  
will be disabled.  
M.2 slots support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology).  
The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately.  
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7.  
SATA 6Gb/s ports  
The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives  
and hard disk drives via a SATA cable.  
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If you installed SATA storage devices, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration  
with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z490 chipset.  
The slots are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a SATA RAID set  
using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium  
With Intel Optane System Acceleration(RAID)].  
When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA6G_2 port  
cannot be used.  
When a device is installed on the M.2_2 socket, SATA6G_56 ports cannot be used.  
Before creating a RAID set, refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can  
download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website.  
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8.  
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front Panel connector  
The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 2 module for  
additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector provides data transfer  
speeds of up to 10 Gb/s.  
USꢀꢁꢂꢃꢄꢅ  
The USB 3.2 Gen 2 module is purchased separately.  
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9.  
USB 3.2 Gen 1 header  
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen 1 module for  
additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header provides data transfer  
speeds of up to 5 Gb/s.  
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IꢈꢉAꢃPꢁꢃSSꢊꢋꢅ  
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IꢈꢉAꢃPꢁꢃSSTꢋꢅ  
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IꢈꢉAꢃPꢂꢃSSꢊꢋꢅ  
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The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.  
The plugged USB 3.2 Gen 1 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the  
operating system’s setting.  
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10. USB 2.0 header  
The USB 2.0 header allows you to connect a USB module for additional USB  
2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mbps  
connection speed.  
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B
USꢀꢁꢁꢁꢂ  
PIN ꢁ  
A
B
DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the  
motherboard!  
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.  
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11. Aura Addressable Gen2 header  
The Addressable Gen2 header allows you to connect individually addressable RGB  
WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips.  
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Gꢀꢁꢂꢃꢄ  
Data  
+5V  
PIN ꢅ  
The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/  
Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), and the addressable headers on  
this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs.  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off  
or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe  
damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.  
Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.  
If your LED strip does not light up, check if the addressable RGB LED strip is  
connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with the 5V  
header on the motherboard.  
The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on.  
The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately.  
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12. AURA RGB LED header  
The AURA RGB LED header allows you to connect RGB LED strips.  
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ꢀGꢁꢂꢃꢄAꢅꢄꢀꢆ  
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PIN ꢆ  
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B
ꢀGꢁꢂꢃꢄAꢅꢄꢀꢇ  
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B
The AURA RGB LED header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with  
a maximum power rating of 3A (12V).  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off  
or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe  
damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.  
Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.  
If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable and the  
RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is  
aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard.  
The LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on.  
The LED strip is purchased separately.  
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13. Clear CMOS header  
This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can  
clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the  
CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in  
CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.  
ꢀLꢁTꢀ  
PIN ꢈ  
To erase the RTC RAM:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.  
Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins.  
Plug the power cord and turn on the computer.  
Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-  
enter data.  
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to  
clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.  
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14. COM Port header  
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this  
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.  
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PIN ꢀ  
The COM module is purchased separately.  
15. Front Panel Audio header  
The front panel audio header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module  
that supports HD Audio. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to  
this header.  
We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this  
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.  
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16. System Panel header  
The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions.  
PLꢀꢁ PꢇꢃSꢇ SPꢀAꢂꢀꢃ  
ꢄꢅASSIS  
PANꢀL  
PIN ꢈ  
ꢅꢁꢁꢆLꢀꢁ ꢃꢀSꢀT PLꢀꢁ  
System Power LED header (PLED)  
The 2-pin header allows you to connect the System Power LED. The System Power  
LED lights up when the system is connected to a power source, or when you turn on  
the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.  
Storage Device Activity LED header (HDD_LED)  
The 2-pin header allows you to connect the Storage Device Activity LED. The Storage  
Device Activity LED lights up or blinks when data is read from or written to the storage  
device or storage device add-on card.  
System Warning Speaker header (SPEAKER)  
The 4-pin header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted system warning  
speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.  
Power Button/Soft-off Button header (PWRSW)  
The 3-1 pin header allows you to connect the system power button. Press the  
power button to power up the system, or put the system into sleep or soft-off mode  
(depending on the operating system settings).  
Reset button header (RESET)  
The 2-pin header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. Press the  
reset button to reboot the system.  
Chassis intrusion header (2-pin CHASSIS)  
This header is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect  
one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this header. The chassis  
intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis  
component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis  
intrusion event.  
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17. Thunderbolt header  
The Thunderbolt header allows you to connect an add-on Thunderbolt I/O card  
that supports Intel’s Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to six  
Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a DisplayPort-enabled display in a daisy-chain  
configuration.  
TꢎꢅꢏꢄAꢇꢄꢂ  
PIN ꢀ  
The add-on Thunderbolt I/O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately.  
18. Q-LEDs  
The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during  
the motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED  
stays lit up until the problem is solved.  
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ꢈGA ꢂꢅꢉITꢄꢇ  
ꢊꢆAM ꢂꢃꢄLLꢁꢅꢇ  
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The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for  
troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.  
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Chapter 2:  
Basic Installation  
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.  
2.1.1  
CPU installation  
Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1200 socket only. DO  
NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155, LGA1156, and LGA1151 sockets on the  
LGA1200 socket.  
ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal,  
incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by  
the user.  
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2.1.2  
Cooling system installation  
Apply Thermal Interface Material to the  
CPU cooling system and CPU before you  
install the cooling system, if necessary.  
To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly  
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To install an AIO cooler  
If you wish to install an AIO cooler, we recommend installing the AIO cooler after installing  
the motherboard into the chassis.  
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Cꢀꢁꢂꢅꢆꢇ  
Cꢀꢁꢂꢃꢀꢄ  
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2.1.3  
DIMM installation  
To remove a DIMM  
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2.1.4  
M.2 installation  
For type 22110 M.2 on M.2_1 slot  
For type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 M.2 on  
M.2_1 slot  
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1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
4
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ꢀꢁꢂIꢀꢃꢄꢅ  
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This M.2 rubber pad is optional for when installing a single sided M.2 storage device.  
Ensure to install the bundled M.2 rubber pad before installing your single sided M.2  
storage device.  
DO NOT install the bundled M.2 rubber pads when installing a double-sided M.2  
storage device. The rubber pad installed by default is compatible with double sided  
M.2 storage devices.  
The M.2 is purchased separately.  
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2.1.5  
Fan bracket installation  
When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the fan holder  
for additional fan(s).  
You may install 12V (1A, 12W), 40mm x 40mm fans or 50mm x 50mm fans.  
Ensure to use the bundled screws that came with your fans.  
Fans are purchased separately.  
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2.1.6  
Motherboard installation  
1.  
Install the ASUS I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel.  
Some sharp edges and points might cause physical injury. We recommend you put on cut  
or puncture resistant gloves before motherboard and I/O shield installation.  
2.  
Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to  
the chassis’ rear I/O panel.  
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3.  
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to  
the chassis.  
®
DO NOT over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.  
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2.1.7  
ATX power connection  
OR  
AND  
DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under  
heavy usage.  
Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power  
plugs.  
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2.1.8  
SATA device connection  
OR  
OR  
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2.1.9  
Front I/O connector  
To install the front panel header  
To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector  
USB 3.2 Gen 2  
This connector will only fit in one  
orientation. Push the connector  
until it clicks into place.  
To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector  
To install USB 2.0 connector  
USB 3.1 Gen 1  
USB 2.0  
To install front panel audio connector  
AAFP  
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2.1.10  
Expansion card installation  
To install PCIe x16 cards  
To install PCIe x1 cards  
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To install ThunderboltEX 3-TR card  
6-pin PCIe power connector  
USB Type-C®  
port connects  
to Thunderbolt  
devices  
MiniDP in port  
connects to DP  
out port on the  
motherboard  
or a VGA card  
USB 2.0 header  
Thunderbolt header  
Ensure to install the ThunderboltEX 3-TR card to a PCIe slot from PCH.  
Step 6 is optional, please connect a 6-pin PCIe power connector when you wish to  
use the USB Type-C® port Thunderbolt quick charge feature to charge a 5V or more  
device. The ThunderboltEX 3-TR card can support quick charging up to 100W.  
The TypeC_1 port can support up to 20V devices, and the TypeC_2 port can support  
up to 9V devices when the 6-pin PCIe power connector is connected.  
The Thunderbolt card is sold separately.  
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2.2  
Motherboard rear and audio connections  
Rear I/O connection  
2.2.1  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
5
8
9
Rear panel connectors  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
PS/2 mouse/keyboard combo port  
DisplayPort  
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port  
Ethernet (RJ-45) port*  
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 34 and 78  
HDMI™ port  
USB Type-C®  
Optical S/PDIF OUT port  
9.  
audio jacks**  
* and ** : Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.  
We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching  
data transfer rate. Please connect your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 1  
ports and your USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for faster and better  
performance for your devices.  
Due to the design of the Intel chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 3.2 Gen  
1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update  
their firmware for better compatibility.  
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* Ethernet port LED indications  
Activity Link LED  
Speed LED  
ACT/LINK  
LED  
SPEED  
LED  
Status  
Description  
No link  
Status Description  
Off  
Off  
10 Mbps connection  
Orange  
Blinking  
Linked  
Orange 100 Mbps connection  
Green 1 Gbps connection  
LAN port  
Data activity  
** Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration  
Headset  
Port  
4-channel  
5.1-channel  
7.1-channel  
2-channel  
Light Blue Line In  
Line In  
Line In  
Side Speaker Out  
Lime  
Line Out  
Mic In  
Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out  
Pink  
Mic In  
Mic In  
Mic In  
Orange  
Center/Sub  
woofer  
Center/Sub  
woofer  
Black  
Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out  
2.2.2  
Audio I/O connections  
Audio I/O ports  
Connect to Headphone and Mic  
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Connect to Stereo Speakers  
Connect to 2-channel Speakers  
Connect to 4-channel Speakers  
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Connect to 5.1-channel Speakers  
Connect to 7.1-channel Speakers  
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2.3  
1.  
Starting up for the first time  
After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.  
Ensure that all switches are off.  
2.  
3.  
Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.  
Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.  
Turn on the devices in the following order:  
4.  
5.  
a. Monitor  
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)  
c. System power  
6.  
After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights  
up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press  
the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standards or if it has  
a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change from orange to  
green after the system LED turns on.  
The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST). While the tests are running,  
the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear  
on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned  
on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings  
and connections or call your retailer for assistance.  
BIOS Beep  
Description  
VGA detected  
One short beep  
Quick boot set to disabled  
No keyboard detected  
One continuous beep followed by two  
short beeps then a pause (repeated)  
No memory detected  
No VGA detected  
One continuous beep followed by three  
short beeps  
One continuous beep followed by four  
short beeps  
Hardware component failure  
7.  
At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the  
instructions in Chapter 3.  
2.4  
Turning off the computer  
While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four seconds to put the system  
on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the power button  
for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS  
setting.  
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Chapter 3:  
BIOS and RAID Support  
BIOS and RAID Support  
3
support.  
3.1  
Knowing BIOS  
The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI  
architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-  
only BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. You can easily  
navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as your operating system. The  
term “BIOS” in this user manual refers to “UEFI BIOS” unless otherwise specified.  
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage  
device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot  
device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. In  
normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure  
optimal performance. DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following  
circumstances:  
An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you  
to run the BIOS Setup.  
You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or  
update.  
Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to instability or boot failure. We strongly  
recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained  
service personnel.  
When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as TGZ490P.CAP for this  
motherboard.  
BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Please  
refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options.  
For more information on BIOS configurations, please refer to  
by scanning the QR code.  
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3.2  
BIOS setup program  
Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. The BIOS screen  
include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup  
program.  
Entering BIOS at startup  
To enter BIOS Setup at startup, press <Delete> or <F2> during the Power-On Self Test  
(POST). If you do not press <Delete> or <F2>, POST continues with its routines.  
Entering BIOS Setup after POST  
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:  
Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> simultaneously.  
Press the reset button on the system chassis.  
Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you  
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the first two options.  
After doing either of the three options, press <Delete> key to enter BIOS.  
Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the  
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.  
If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default  
settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized  
Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>.  
If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and  
reset the motherboard to the default value.  
The BIOS setup program does not support Bluetooth devices.  
BIOS menu screen  
The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.  
You can change modes from Setup Mode in Boot menu or by pressing the <F7> hotkey.  
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3.3  
ASUS EZ Flash 3  
The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based  
utility.  
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.  
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or press hotkey <F5>.  
To update the BIOS by USB:  
This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format  
and single partition only.  
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system  
boot failure!  
1.  
2.  
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.  
Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select  
ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter>.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Select via Storage Device(s).  
Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.  
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest  
BIOS, and then press <Enter>.  
6.  
7.  
Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder field.  
Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to  
perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is  
done.  
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3.4  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the  
BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a  
corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains  
the BIOS file.  
The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published  
on the ASUS official website. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at  
Recovering the BIOS  
To recover the BIOS:  
1.  
2.  
Turn on the system.  
Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive  
containing the BIOS file to the USB port.  
3.  
4.  
The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility  
reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 3 automatically.  
The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure  
system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press <F5> to load default  
BIOS values.  
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause  
system boot failure!  
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RAID configurations  
The motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RAID 0,  
RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 configuration.  
For more information on configuring your RAID sets, please  
refer to the RAID Configuration Guide which you can find at  
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  
configuration 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 configuration include better HDD performance, fault  
tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The RAID 5 configuration 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 configuration you get all the benefits  
of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing  
drive and three new drives for this setup.  
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup  
Appendix  
Appendix  
Notices  
FCC Compliance Information  
Responsible Party: Asus Computer International  
Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA  
Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555  
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.  
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 the 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 into 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.  
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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)  
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement  
Class B ITE  
KC: Korea Warning Statement  
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Appendix  
Google™ License Terms  
Copyright© 2020 Google Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”); you may not use this file  
except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:  
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 specific language governing permissions and limitations under the  
License.  
Declaration of compliance for product environmental  
regulation  
ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and  
makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global  
environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on  
regulation requirements.  
regulation requirements ASUS is complied with:  
EU REACH and Article 33  
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of  
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at  
EU RoHS  
This product complies with the EU RoHS Directive. For more details, see  
India RoHS  
This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits  
use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and  
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1% by weight in  
homogenous materials and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except  
for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.  
Vietnam RoHS  
ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of  
the Vietnam Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT.  
Các sản phẩm ASUS bán tại Việt Nam, vào ngày 23 tháng 9 năm2011 trở về sau, đều phải đáp ứng  
các yêu cầu của Thông tư 30/2011/TT-BCT của Việt Nam.  
Turkey RoHS  
AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur  
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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  
recycling information in different regions.  
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.  
Regional notice for California  
WARNING  
Cancer and Reproductive Harm -  
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Appendix  
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:  
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:  
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:  
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  
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  
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-  
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:  
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  
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  
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  
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  
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:  
Українська ASUSTeK Computer Inc. заявляє, що цей пристрій відповідає  
основним вимогам та іншим відповідним положенням відповідних  
Директив. Повний текст декларації відповідності стандартам ЄС  
доступний на: www.asus.com/support  
Hrvatski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj sukladan  
s bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.  
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:  
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  
Bosanski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ovim izjavljuje da je ovaj uređaj usklađen  
sa bitnim zahtjevima i ostalim odgovarajućim odredbama vezanih direktiva.  
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  
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  
Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab ASUSTeK Computer Inc, et see seade vastab  
asjakohaste direktiivide oluliste nõuetele ja teistele asjassepuutuvatele  
sätetele. EL vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on saadaval järgmisel  
Suomi ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ilmoittaa täten, että tämä laite on  
asiaankuuluvien direktiivien olennaisten vaatimusten ja muiden tätä  
koskevien säädösten mukainen. EU-yhdenmukaisuusilmoituksen koko teksti  
Ελληνικά Με το παρόν, η AsusTek Computer Inc. δηλώνει ότι αυτή  
η συσκευή συμμορφώνεται με τις θεμελιώδεις απαιτήσεις και άλλες  
σχετικές διατάξεις των Οδηγιών της ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης  
Magyar Az ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ezennel kijelenti, hogy ez az eszköz  
megfelel a kapcsolódó Irányelvek lényeges követelményeinek és egyéb  
vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. Az EU megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege  
Latviski ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ar šo paziņo, ka šī ierīce atbilst saistīto  
Direktīvu būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem.  
Lietuvių „ASUSTeK Computer Inc.šiuo tvirtina, kad šis įrenginys atitinka  
pagrindinius reikalavimus ir kitas svarbias susijusių direktyvų nuostatas. Visą  
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:  
Polski Firma ASUSTeK Computer Inc. niniejszym oświadcza, że  
urządzenie to jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami i innymi właściwymi  
postanowieniami powiązanych dyrektyw. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności  
Português A ASUSTeK Computer Inc. declara que este dispositivo está em  
conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes  
das Diretivas relacionadas. Texto integral da declaração da UE disponível em:  
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ASUS contact information  
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.  
Address  
Telephone  
Fax  
1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112, Taiwan  
+886-2-2894-3447  
+886-2-2890-7798  
Web site  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
+86-21-38429911  
Online support  
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)  
Address  
Telephone  
Fax  
48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA  
+1-510-739-3777  
+1-510-608-4555  
Web site  
Technical Support  
Support fax  
+1-812-284-0883  
Telephone  
+1-812-282-2787  
Online support  
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)  
Address  
Web site  
Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany  
Online contact  
Services/questionform/?lang=de-de  
Technical Support  
Telephone (DE)  
+49-2102-5789557  
Telephone (AT)  
+43-1360-2775461  
Online support  
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Appendix  

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