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3.7 Monitor menu
The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.
Qfan Tuning
Click this item to automatically detect the lowest speed and configure the minimum duty cycle for each fan.
Anti Surge Support [Enabled]
Enable this item for Over Voltage Protection (OVP) and Under Voltage Protection (UVP) functions.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Voltage Monitor
CPU Core 0-3 Voltage; CPU Cache Voltage; CPU System Agent Voltage; CPU Analog I/O Voltage; CPU Digital I/O Voltage; CPU Input Voltage; DRAM Vol\
tage; PCH Voltage; 3.3V Voltage; 5V Voltage; 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Press  and select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
Temperature Monitor
CPU Temperature; MB Temperature; SENSOR1 Temperature [xxx\260C/xxx\260F]\
 
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, and motherboard. Press  and select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
Fan Speed Monitor
CPU FAN Speed; CPU Optional Fan Speed; Chassis FAN 1-4 Speed
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan, chassis fan, and optional fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. These items are not user-configurable. Press  and select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
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Fan Speed Control
CPU Q-Fan Control [Auto]
[Disabled]Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the mode control. When a 3-pin CPU fan is installed, select this mode for the DC mode Q-Fan control. 
[Auto]Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature in PWM mode for 4-pin CPU fan.
[DC Mode]Disables the Q-Fan control.
[PWM Mode]Disables the Q-Fan control.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Q-Fan Control to [Auto].
CPU Fan Speed Lower Limit [300 RPM]
This item allows you to set the low limit warning for CPU Fan speed. 
Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
CPU Fan Profile [Standard]
This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan.
[Standard] Set to make the CPU fan adjust automatically depending on the CPU temperature.
[Silent] Set to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation.
[Turbo] Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
[Manual] Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to [Manual].
CPU Upper Temperature [70]Use the  or  keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC. 
CPU Fan Max. Duty Cycle \(%\) [100]Use the  or  keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
CPU Middle Temperature [45]Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
CPU Fan Middle. Duty Cycle \(%\) [60]Use the  or  keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
CPU Lower Temperature [40]Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle\(%\) [60]Use the  or  keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
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Chassis Fan 1/2/3/4 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode]
[Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.
[DC mode] Enable the chassis Q-Fan control in DC mode for 3-pin chassis fan.
[PWM mode] Enable the chassis Q-Fan control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3/4 Q-Fan Source [CPU]
The assignment fan will be controlled according to the selected temperature source.
Configuration options: [CPU] [MB] [T_SENSOR1] 
For T_SENSOR1, connect a Thermistor cable to the T_SENSOR1 header then place the other end to the component to get the temperature.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3/4 Fan Speed Low Limit [300 RPM]
This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed.
Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM]
The following items appears only when you set the Chassis1/Chassis2/Chassis3 Q-Fan Control feature to [Enabled].
Chassis1/Chassis2/Chassis3/Chassis4 Fan Profile [Standard]
This item allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan.
[Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature.
[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation.
[Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.
[Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters.
The following four items appear only when you set Chassis1/Chassis2/Chassis3 Fan Profile to [Manual].
Chassis Fan 1/2/3/4 Upper Temperature [70]Use the  or  keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. The values range from 20ºC to 75ºC. 
Chassis Fan 1/2/3/4 Max. Duty Cycle \(%\) [100]Use the  or  keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3/4 Middle Temperature [45]Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3/4 Fan Middle. Duty Cycle \(%\) [60]Use the  or  keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle.
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Chassis Fan 1/2/3/4 Lower Temperature [40]Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature.
Chassis Fan 1/2/3/4 Min. Duty Cycle\(%\) [60]Use the  or  keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
Use the  and  keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 60% to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle.
Allow Fan Stop [Disabled]
This function allows the fan to run at 0% duty cycle when the temperature of the source is dropped below the lower temperature. Configuration options. [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.8 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.
Scroll down to display the other BIOS items.
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Fast Boot [Enabled]
[Disabled] Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed.
[Enabled] Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed.
The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to [Enabled].
SATA
[All Devices]All devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST. This process extends the POST time.
[Hard Drive Only]Only hard drives connected to SATA ports are detected during POST.
[Boot Drive Only]Only boot drives connected to a SATA ports are detected during POST.
USB Support [Partial Initialization]
[Disabled]All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time.
[Full Initialization]All USB devices will be available during POST. This process will extend the POST time.
[Partial Initialization]For a faster POST time, only USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected.
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto]
Allows you to disable or have full system control of the PS/2 devices’ availability during POST. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Full Initialization]
Network Stack Driver Support [Disabled]
[Disabled] Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST.
[Enabled] Select to load the network stack driver during POST.
Next Boot after AC Power Loss [Normal Boot]
[Normal Boot] Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss.
[Fast Boot] Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss.
DirectKey \(DRCT\) [Enabled]
[Enabled] Allow the system to turn on and go to the BIOS setup directly when the reset button is pressed. 
[Disabled] The system will only turn on or off when the reset button is pressed.
You have to connect the 2-pin connector of the chassis reset button cable on the onboard DRCT header to support this function.
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Boot Logo Display [Disabled]
[Auto] Auto adjustments for Windows requirements.
[Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size.
[Disabled] Hid the logo during POST.
The following items appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to [Disabled]. 
Post Report [5 sec]
This item This item allows you to select a desired waiting time of the POST report from 0 to 10 seconds or until  is pressed.
The following items appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to [Full Screen] or [Auto]. 
Post Delay Time [3 sec]
This item This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS Setup. You can only execute the POST delay time during normal boot. The values range from 0 to 10 seconds.
This feature only works when set under normal boot.
Boot up NumLock State [Enabled]
[Enabled] Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [On].
[Disabled] Set the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off].
Wait For \221F1\222 If Error [Enabled]
Enable this item for the system to pause until the F1 key is pressed when any error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Option ROM Messages [Enabled]
[Enabled] The Option ROM Messages will be shown during the POST.
[Disabled] Only the ASUS logo will be shown during the POST. 
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
Enable this item to allow the option ROMs to trap the interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Above 4G Decoding [Disabled]
This item enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4G address space if your system supports 64-bit PCI Decoding. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Setup Mode [Advanced Mode]
[Advanced Mode]    This item allows you to go to Advanced Mode of the BIOS after POST.
[EZ Mode]    This item allows you to go to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST.
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CSM \(Compatibility Support Module\)
This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on devices for better compatibility.
Launch CSM [Enabled]
[Auto] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add-on devices.
[Enabled] For better compatibility, enable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
[Disabled] Disable the CSM to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode.
The following items appear only when you set the Launch CSM to [Enabled].
Boot Devices Control [UEFI and Legacy OPROM]This item allows you to select the type of devices that you want to boot.
Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only]
Boot from Network Devices [Legacy OPROM first]This item allows you to select the type of network devices that you want to launch.
Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]
Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OPROM first]This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to launch.
Configuration options: [Both, Legacy OPROM first] [Both, UEFI first] [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first] [Ignore]
Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OPROM first]This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch.
Configuration options: [Legacy OPROM first] [UEFI driver first]
Secure Boot
This item allows you to configure the Windows® Secure Boot settings and manage its keys to protect the system from unauthorized access and malwares during POST.
OS T
[Windows UEFI Mode]This item allows you to select your installed operating system. Execute the Microsoft® Secure Boot check. Only select this option when booting on Windows® UEFI mode or other Microsoft® Secure Boot compliant OS.
[Other OS]Get the optimized function when booting on Windows® non-UEFI mode. Microsoft® Secure Boot only supports Windows® UEFI mode.
Key Management
Clear Secure Boot keys
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This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys. This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys.
Save Secure Boot Keys
This item allows you to save the PK (Platform Keys) to a USB storage device.
PK Management
Delete PK
This item allows you to delete the PK from your system. Once the PK is deleted, all the system’s Secure Boot keys will not be active.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Load Default PK
This item allows you to load the downloaded PK from a USB storage device.
The PK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.
KEK Management
Key-exchange Key (KEK) refers to Microsoft® Secure Boot Key-Enrollment Key (KEK).
Delete KEK
Allows you to delete the KEK from your system.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Load Default KEK
Allows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device.
Append Default KEK
Allows you to load the additional KEK from a storage device for an additional db and dbx loaded management.
The KEK file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.
DB Management
Delete the db
Allows you to delete the db file from your system.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Load Default db
Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device.
Append Default db
Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely.
The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable. DBX Management
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DBX Management
Delete the dbx
Allows you to delete the dbx file from your system.
Load Default dbx 
Allows you to load the downloaded dbx from a USB storage device.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Append Default dbx
Allows you to load the additional dbx from a storage device so that more db’s images cannot be loaded.
The dbx file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time-based authenticated variable.
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.
•  To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press  after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). 
•  To select the boot device during system startup, press  when ASUS Logo appears.
Boot Override
These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Click an item to start booting from the selected device.
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3.9 Tool menu
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press  to display the submenu.
3.9.1  ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press  to confirm your choice.
For more details, refer to section ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.
3.9.2 ROG Secure Erase
SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to data processing. Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD, restoring it to factory performance performance levels.
Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode. Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI. Click Advanced > SATA.
To launch ROG SSD Secure Erase, click Tool > ROG SSD Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu.
Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase. The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible SSD.
•  The time to erase the contents of your SSD may take a while depending on its size.  Do not turn off the system during the process.
• Secure Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 1.2.2 of this manual.
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