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ASUS M5A R2.0 Series AI Suite II 1

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Installing AI Suite II ..................................................................................................... 3

To install AI Suite II on your computer ............................................................. 3Using AI Suite II............................................................................................... 3

DIGI+ Power Control ................................................................................................... 4

Smart DIGI+ Key .............................................................................................4

CPU Power ..................................................................................................... 5DRAM Power .................................................................................................. 7

TurboV EVO ................................................................................................................. 8

TurboV ....................................................................................................... 8EPU ...................................................................................................................... 12

Launching EPU ............................................................................................. 12Remote GO! ............................................................................................................... 13

Using Remote GO! ........................................................................................ 13

Remote GO! functions................................................................................... 13W-Fi GO! Remote .........................................................................................14DLNA Media Hub .......................................................................................... 16

Remote Desktop ........................................................................................... 20File Transfer .................................................................................................. 22

USB 3.0 Boost............................................................................................................ 24Launching USB 3.0 Boost ............................................................................. 24

Con guring USB 3.0 Boost ........................................................................... 24Network iControl ....................................................................................................... 25

Using EZ Start ............................................................................................... 25Using Quick Connection................................................................................ 26

Using EZ Pro le ............................................................................................28USB BIOS Flashback Wizard.................................................................................... 29

Scheduling the latest BIOS download ........................................................... 29FAN Xpert ................................................................................................................... 31

Launching FAN Xpert .................................................................................... 31Using FAN Xpert ..........................................................................................31

Ai Charger+ ................................................................................................................ 32

Probe II ...................................................................................................................... 33

Launching Probe II ........................................................................................ 33Con guring Probe II ...................................................................................... 33

AI Suite II User ManualM5A R2.0 Series


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2 ASUS M5A R2.0 Series AI Suite II

Sensor Recorder ....................................................................................................... 34

Launching Sensor Recorder ......................................................................... 34Using Sensor Recorder ................................................................................. 34

Using History Record .................................................................................... 34ASUS Update ............................................................................................................. 35

Launching ASUS Update .............................................................................. 35Using ASUS Update ...................................................................................... 35

MyLogo2..................................................................................................................... 36

Launching ASUS Update .............................................................................. 36

Using MyLogo ............................................................................................... 36


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Installing AI Suite IIAI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you tolaunch and operate these utilities simultaneously.

To install AI Suite II on your computer1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your

computer has enabled the Autorun feature.

2. Click Utilities tab > AI Suite II.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Using AI Suite IIAI Suite II automatically starts when you enter the Windows operating system (OS). The AISuite II icon appears in the Windows noti cation area. Click the icon to open the AI Suite IImain menu bar.Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update themotherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of AISuite II.

The Auto Tuning button appears only on models with the TurboV EVO function.

The applications in the Tool menu vary with motherboard models and CPUs installed.

The screeshots of AI Suite II in this user manual are for reference only. The actualscreenshots vary with models.

Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website atwww.asus.com for detailed software con guration.

Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Modeunder TurboV EVO

Click to select a utility

Click to monitor sensors orCPU frequency

Click to update the motherboard BIOS

Click to show thesystem information

Click to customize theinterface settings


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DIGI+ Power ControlASUS DIGI+ Power Control allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation toenhance reliability and stability. It also provides the highest power ef ciency, generating lessheat to prolong the component lifespan and minimize power loss.To launch DIGI+ Power Control, click Tool > Power Control on the AI Suite II main menubar.

Function no. Function description

1 Smart DIGI+ KeyQuickly delivers a optimized VRM frequency, voltage, and current forsuperior CPU/DRAM overclocking performance with one click.

2 OC Now!Adjusts the ratio settings in TurboV.

3 DefaultSets your CPU/DRAM power to default settings.

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Smart DIGI+ Key


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CPU Power


1 CPU Load-line CalibrationIt allows you to adjust the voltage settings and control the systemtemperature. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage andgood overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal.

2 CPU Current CapabilityCPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking.A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery.

3 CPU Voltage FrequencySwitching frequency will affect the VRM transient response andcomponent thermal. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response.

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Undoes all the changes

Applies all thechanges immediately

CPU Power offers precise digital power control for CPU and CPU/NB to enhance ef ciency,stability, and performance for overclocking scenarios.

Application aids



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4 CPU/NB Load-line CalibrationSet to a higher value for system performance, or to a lower value forbetter thermal solution.

5 CPU/NB Current CapabilitySetting CPU/NB Current Capability to a higher value increases theoverclocking frequency range of the DRAM Controller.

6 CPU Power Phase ControlIncrease phase number under heavy system loading to get more transientand better thermal performance. Reduce phase number under lightsystem loading to increase VRM ef ciency.

7 CPU Power Response ControlThe VRM controller provides a faster and precise power response rate forCPU. Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking.

8 CPU Power Thermal ControlA higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range, andextends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge overclocking potential.

9 CPU Power Duty ControlCPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and thethermal of every phase component.

10 CPU/NB Power Response ControlThe CPU/NB controller provides a faster and precise power response ratefor CPU&DRAM. Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking.


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The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU speci cation. Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions must be monitored.


1 DRAM Current CapabilityA higher value brings a wider total power range and extends theoverclocking frequency range simultaneously.

2 DRAM Voltage FrequencyAllows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for system stability orto increase OC Range.

3 DRAM Power Phase ControlSelect Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance orselect Optimized for ASUS optimized phase tuning pro le to increaseDRAM power ef ciency.

DRAM Power

Application help1

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DRAM Power offers precise digital power control for DRAM to enhance ef ciency, stability,and performance for overclocking scenarios.


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TurboVTurboV allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAMBus voltage in Windows environment and in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS.

Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a highvoltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may lead to anunstable system.

For system stability, all changes made in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings andwill not be kept on the next system boot. Use the Save Pro le function to save yourcustomized overclocking settings and manually load the pro le after Windows starts.

TurboV EVOASUS TurboV EVO includes TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequencyand related voltages such as CPU Level Up that offers automatic and easy overclocking andsystem level up.To launch AI Suite II, click Tool > TurboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar.


Save the currentsettings as anew pro le

VoltageAdjustmentbars

Current values

Target valuesLoad pro le

Click to selectmode

Click to showsettings

Click to restoreall startup

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Using Advanced ModeClick on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings.

CPU RatioAllows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio.

The rst time you use CPU Ratio , go to AI Tweaker > CPU Power Management in BIOSand set the Turbo Ratio item to [Maximum Turbo Ratio setting in OS] .

1. Click on the CPU Ratio tab.2. Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to the desired value.

3. Click Apply to save the changes made.

Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio functionin TurboV. Refer to the BIOS chapter of your motherboard user manual for details.

The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPUmodel.

Advanced mode

Current values

Target valuesVoltageAdjustmentbars

CPU Ratio

Adjustment bar



Click to restore allstartup settings

Undoes all the changesApplies all thechanges immediately

Click to restore allstartup settings


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Auto TuningASUS TurboV EVO provides you with these two auto-tuning modes for the most exible auto-tuning options.

The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system con guration. We recommend that you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating

from damaging the motherboard.

Fast Tuning : fast CPU overclocking Extreme Tuning : extreme overclocking for CPU and memory

Using Fast Tuning1. Click Auto Tuning tab > Fast .

2. Read the warning messages and clickStart to start the auto-overclockingprocess.

TurboV automatically overclocks theCPU, saves the BIOS settings, andrestarts the system.

3. After the system restarts, a messageappears indicating that auto-tuning issuccessful. Click OK to exit.


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Using Extreme Tuning1. Click Auto Tuning tab > Extreme .

2. Read the warning messages and click

Start to start the auto-overclockingprocess.

TurboV automatically overclocks theCPU and memory, and restarts thesystem.

3. After the system has restarted, amessage appears indicating the currentoverclocking result. To keep the result,click Stop .

4. If you did not clickStop in the previousstep, TurboV automatically starts furthersystem overclocking and stability test.ClickStop if you want to cancel theoverclocking process.

TurboV automatically adjusts and savesthe BIOS settings and restarts thesystem.

5. After the system has restarted, amessage appears indicating that theauto-tuning process is successful. ClickOK to exit.


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EPUEPU is an energy-processing utility that provides several power-saving modes. When setto the Auto Mode, the system automatically changes its power-saving mode based on thecurrent system condition.

You can also con gure the system settings such as CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCoreVoltage, and Fan Control to customize a power-saving mode.

Launching EPUTo launch EPU, click Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

* Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since youinstalled EPU.

* Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since youclick the Clear button .


*Shifts between the displayof Total and Current CO2reduced

Displays the system properties of each mode

Displays the following messageif no VGA power saving engine isdetected.

Advanced settings for each mode

Multiple systemoperating modes

The items lighting upmeans power saving

engine is activated

Displays the amount of CO2reduced

Displays the currentCPU power


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Remote GO!Connect your computer to a wireless network and use Remote GO! to wirelessly streammedia les to DLNA devices. It allows you to remotely control and access your computerusing your mobile device, and easily transfer les between your computer and mobile device.

Remote GO! is supported only on Windows 7.

All devices using the Remote GO! functions must be in the same network.

Using Remote GO!To launch Remote GO!, click Tool > Remote GO! on the AI Suite II menu bar.

Remote GO! functions DLNA Media Hub: Provides support to the latest DLNA standard, and allows you to

stream media les to a DLNA-supported device.

Remote Desktop: Allows you to view your computers desktop and remotely operateyour computer in real-time from your mobile device.

File Transfer: Allows you to transfer les between your computer and mobile device.

Applicationhelp

Allows you to set apassword

Remote GO!menu

Launch W-Fi GO! Remote on your mobile device to use W-Fi GO! Remote controlfunctions. For more details, refer to next section W-Fi GO! Remote .


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W-Fi GO! RemoteInstall the W-Fi GO! Remote application on your mobile device to use Remote GO!s remotecontrol functions.

Wi-Fi GO! Remote supports iOS 4.0/Android 2.3 mobile devices or later versions.

For iOS devices, download the W-Fi GO! Remote from iTunes store. For Androiddevices, download the W-Fi GO! Remote from Google Play Store or from ASUSsupport DVD.

Launching W-Fi GO! Remote1. Turn on your mobile devices wireless connection. Ensure that your mobile device is

within the same network as your computer.

4. Tap the computer you want toconnect to your mobile device.

2. On your mobile device, tap andtap Enter on the W-Fi GO! Remotepage.

3. Tap the computer you want toconnect to your mobile device.


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The W-Fi GO! Remotes user interface shown above is for reference only and may varywith the mobile devices operating system.

W-Fi GO! Remote menu

Below are the supported screen resolution of your mobile devices:

Screen type Low Density(120, ldpi) Medium Density(160, mdpi) High Density (240, hdpi) Extra highdensity(320, xhdpi)

Small creen QVGA(240 x 320) 480 x 640

Normalscreen

WQVGA400(240 x 400)

WQVGA432

(240 x 432)

HVGA(320 x 480)

WVGA800(480 x 800)

WVGA854(480 x 854)600 x 1024

640 x 960

Large screen

WVGA800(480 x 800)

WVGA854(480 x 854)

WVGA800(480 x 800)

WVGA854(480 x 854)

600 x 1024

Extra largescreen 1024 x 600

WXGA(1280 x 800)

1024 x 768

1280 x 768

1536 x 1152

1920 x 11521920 x 1200

2048 x 1536

2560 x 15362560 x 1600


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Using the DLNA Media Hub

1. From the main screen, click DLNA Media Hub.

2. Click to select a device as your receiver.

DLNA Media HubDLNA Media Hub allows you to stream your multimedia les to your DLNA-supported deviceand remotely control playback using your mobile device or your computer.

Click to selectmedia le type

Click to refreshmedia les

Media les pane

Click to go backto main menu

Displays the targetreceivers nameand the media lecurrently playing

Click to edit the playlist

Tick to selectsource location

Click to select receiver

When using your DLNA display (such as DLNA TV) as the receiver, ensure thatDLNA function is enabled.

When using another computer as the receiver, launch Windows Media Player ,click Stream > Allow remote control of my Player to remotely control mediaplayback.

Only computers under Windows 7 support the DLNA Media Hub function.

Keep the Windows Media Player open. Ensure that your media le formats supportedon Windows Media Player and DLNA playback devices.

When using the computer as sender and receiver, launch Windows MediaPlayer , click Stream > Allow remote control of my Player and Automaticallyallow devices to play my media .

3. Click any of the tabs to select your preferred media le type.


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To edit the library:1. Tick Library .

2. Click to add or delete musicles.

3. Click Add and locate the le fromthe directory. To delete, tick theselected le and click Delete .

4. Click OK.

To edit the music playlist:1. Tick Playlist .

2. Click .

3. Tick to select or deselect themusic le and click Save Pro le .

4. Select the pro le name and clickSave . To add as a new playlist,key in your pro le name and clickSave .

5. To delete playlist, select the pro leand click .

To play music:1. Click Music tab.

2. Tick Library to view or playles.

Tick Playlist and select anexisting playlist from thedropdown list.

3. Click a music le, and click .


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To edit the video library:1. Tick Library .

2. Click to add or delete videoles.

3. Click Add and locate the le from

the directory. To delete, tick theselected le and click Delete .

4. Click OK.

To edit the video playlist:

1. Tick Playlist .2. Click .

3. Tick to select or deselect the videole and click Save Pro le .



To play a video le:1. Click Video tab.

2. Tick Library to view the video lesfrom your local computer. TickPlaylist to view the video lessaved in your pro le.

3. Click the video le you want towatch, and click .

Change the resolution from the Quality dropdown list.


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To edit the image playlist:1. Tick Playlist .

2. Click .3. Tick to select or deselect the

image le and click Save Pro le .



To view images:1. Click Photo tab.

2. Tick Library to view the imageles from your local computer. TickPlaylist to view the image lessaved in your pro le.

An image slideshow plays whenpressing .

To edit the image library:1. Tick Library .

2. Click to add or delete imageles.

3. Click Add and locate the le fromthe directory. To delete, tick theselected le and click Delete .

4. Click OK.


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3. The mobile device shows the information of the DLNA Media Hub function. Tap Enter to proceed to the Remote GO! function.

4. Tap Music , Video or Photo, to play.

Your mobile devices WI-FI GO! Remote interface may vary with the mobile devicesoperating system.

Remote DesktopRemote Desktop allows you to view your computers desktop and remotely operate yourcomputer in real-time from your mobile device.

Using the Remote Desktop1. From the main screen, click

Remote Desktop .

2. Click Setting .

Using the DLNA Media Hub via W-Fi GO! RemoteYou can access the DLNA Media Hub on your mobile device via W-Fi GO! Remote.

1. Tap DLNA Media Hub.2. Select and tap the receiver name.


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Using the Remote Desktop via W-Fi GO! Remote

When the Remote Desktop is enabled, the mobile device shows the contents of yourdesktop.

The W-Fi GO! Remotes user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary

with the mobile devices operating system.

Click to go backto previous

screen

Application helpClick to selecta video codec

3. Select a suitable codec Auto , Speed optimization , or Image optimization for yourmobile device.

4. Click Apply.


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Tap to selectthe les source

location

Tap to sendselected les

Tap to selectall les

Tap to clear allles

The W-Fi GO! Remotes user interface shown above is for reference only and may varywith the mobile devices operating system.

Tap to select lesfor transfer

Securing your computer for Wi-Fi GO! Remote functionsRemote GO! Settings allows you to create a password for your computer.

To create a password:

1. Click in the main menu.

2. Tick Use Password and key in your password.

3. Click Apply.

Click to goback to main

menu

Click to applysettings made

Tick to enablepassword

Key in yourpassword

When you launch the Wi-Fi GO! Remote, the application prompts you to key in the

computers password. Your password must contain 6-12 letters or numbers.


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USB 3.0 BoostASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) andautomatically increases a USB 3.0 devices transfer speed up to 170%.

Launching USB 3.0 BoostTo launch USB 3.0 Boost, click Tool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

Con guring USB 3.0 Boost1. Connect a USB 3.0 device to the USB 3.0 port.

USB 3.0 Boost automatically detects the property of the USB 3.0 device and switchesto Turbo mode or UASP mode (if UASP is supported by the USB 3.0 device).

2. You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Normal mode at any time.

Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software con guration.

Use the USB 3.0 devices for high performance. The data transfer speed varies withUSB devices.


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Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function.

Network iControl is only supported under Windows 7 and can only support theonboard LAN.

Network iControlASUS Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop network control center that makes it easierfor you to manage your network bandwidth and allows you to set, monitor, and schedule thebandwidth priorities for your network programs. It also allows you to automatically connect toa PPPoE for a more convenient online experience.

To launch Network iControl, click Tool > Network iControl from AI Suite II main menu bar.

Using EZ StartEZ Start allows you to quickly activate Network iControl, and set the highest bandwidth

priority for your top currently running program.To use EZ Start:

1. Click the EZ Start tab.

2. Click ON/OFF to enable/disable Network iControl.

By default, Network iControl is set to ON.

When switched off, the Quick Connection , EZ Pro le , and Info are disabled.

You may monitor the bandwidth priority from your desktops taskbar.

Select ON to activateNetwork iControl

Displays thecurrent networkprogramsbandwidth

Click to apply thesettings made

Click to select a pro le

3. Select a pro le and click Apply.

Tick Set current network program as the highest priority to set the top network programas the highest priority.

Tick to enable the current networkprogram in use as the highestpriority


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Using Quick ConnectionCon guring the PPPoE connection settings

Before enabling the Network iControls Quick Connection functions, you must con gure thePPPoE connection settingsTo con gure the PPPoE settings :

1. Right-click in the taskbar, and select Open Network and Sharing Center .

2. Right-click the PPPoE Connection, and select Properties .

3. Click the Options tab, and deselect Prompt for name and password, certi cate,etc. ClickOK to complete the auto PPPoE connection settings.

You only need to con gure the PPPoE connection settings once.

Obtain the necessary information about your PPPoE connection from your networkprovider.


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Con guring the Quick ConnectionTo con gure the auto-PPPoE connection:

1. Click the Quick Connection tab.

2. Tick Automatically connect online anytime option, then select the connection namein the Connection Name dropdown box.

3. Click Apply to enable the PPPoE automatic network connection.

You can also enable the No Delay TCP function to help improve the network performance.

Click to selectConnection Name

Tick to set theauto PPPoEconnection

Click to applysettings

Click ON toimprove networkperformance


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Using EZ Pro leTo use the EZ Pro le:

EZ Pro le allows you to load, edit, and save your own network program priority pro le.

1. Click the EZ Pro le tab. The programs are shown in the network program column.2. Select the network program, and click to create your pro le.

3. Click to save the changes and/or rename your pro le.

4. Click , , or to set the program priority as High, Normal, or Low.

Click to select anetwork pro le

Click to save, or rename yourpro le settings

Click to setprogram as

High/Normal/ Low priority

Pre-scheduleyour network

priorities toavoid network

congestions

Select aprogram, andclick

to edit yournetwork pro le

Informationpane ofcurrentlyrunningprograms


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USB BIOS Flashback WizardUSB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS oroperating system. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS le to the USBport, press the BIOS Flashback button, and the BIOS is updated automatically.

Scheduling the latest BIOS download1. In the Download Setting eld, tick Schedule (days) and select the number of days for

your download schedule.

2. Click Apply to save the BIOS download schedule. Click Cancel to cancel the changesmade.

Downloading the updated BIOS

Before you start downloading, ensure that you have installed the USB storage device toyour computers USB port.

1. Click Check for New BIOS Update to check for the latest BIOS version.

Current BIOSinformation

Cancels all the changes

Applies all the changes

Sets the schedulefor BIOS Update

download

Click to check foran update BIOS

rmware available for

download

Wait for the system to check the latestBIOS rmware.


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2. From the Save to dropdown list, selectthe USB storage device that you wantto save the BIOS le to, then clickDownload .

3. When the download process is

completed, click OK to exit.


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Sensor RecorderSensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed ona timeline. The History Record function allows you to designate speci c time spans on recordto keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes.

Launching Sensor RecorderTo launch Sensor Recorder, click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

Using Sensor RecorderClick on Voltage/ Temperature/ Fan Speed tabs for the status you want to monitor. Coloredlines will automatically appear on the diagram to indicate the immediate changes in thesystem status.

Using History Record1. Click the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the left for Record Interval

and Record Duration according to need.

2. Click Start Recording to start measuring and recording each sensor.

3. To stop recording, click Recording again.

4. To track the recorded contents, set Type / Date / Select display items to display thehistory details.

ClickMonitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appearon the right panel.


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ASUS UpdateASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOSin Windows environment.

Launching ASUS UpdateTo launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

Using ASUS Update

Select any of these options to update the BIOS: Update BIOS from Internet

Allows you to download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website atwww.asus.com and follow the onscreen instructions to update the BIOS.

Download BIOS from Internet

Download the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com and saveit for later use.

Update BIOS from le

Use the BIOS le that you had downloaded and saved to update the system BIOS.

Save BIOS to le

Save the BIOS le to another le or a USB storage device for later use.

Updating the BIOS poses some risks such as system instability or failure to boot. Beforeupdating the BIOS, ensure that you back up the original BIOS le.


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MyLogo2MyLogo2 allows you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that appears on thescreen during the Power On Self Tests (POST).

Launching ASUS UpdateTo launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

Using MyLogo

Select the option that you want to use to update your boot logo, click Next and follow theinstructions below.

Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS le and update (or do not update) thisBIOS to the motherboard

1. From the BIOS le eld, click Browse to locate the BIOS le.

2. From the Picture File eld, click Browse the image for your boot logo , then clickNext .


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