A215a-Ibs & A335a-Ibs & A335b-Ibs & A610a-Ibs - Bios - 200330

BIOS User Guide
A68N-2100E / A68N-2100K / A68N-2100X / A68N-5600E
BIOS Update�� 2
UEFI BIOS Setup�� 6
1. Main Menu�� 7
2. Advanced Menu�� 8
3. Chipset Menu��18
4. Boot Menu��22
5. Security Menu��24
6. O.N.E Menu��26
7. Exit Menu��31
BIOS Update
The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities:
• BIOSTAR BIOS-FLASHER: Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk,
a USB drive (a flash drive or a USB hard drive), or a CD-ROM.
• BIOSTAR BIOS Update Utility: It enables automated updating while in the Windows
environment. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a USB
drive (a flash drive or a USB hard drive), or a CD-ROM, or from the file location on the Web.
BIOSTAR BIOS-FLASHER
Note
» This utility only allows storage device with FAT32/16 format and single partition.
» Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the BIOS will lead to system boot failure.
Updating BIOS with BIOSTAR BIOS-FLASHER
1. Go to the website to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.
2. Then, copy and save the BIOS file into a USB flash (pen) drive.(Only supported FAT/FAT32
format)
3. Insert the USB pen drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port.
4. Power on or reset the computer and then press <F12> during the POST process.
5. After entering the POST screen, the BIOS-

FLASHER utility pops out. Choose <fs0> to search
for the BIOS file.
6. Select the proper BIOS file, and a message asking

if you are sure to flash the BIOS file. Click “Yes” to
start updating BIOS.
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7. A dialog pops out after BIOS flash is completed,

asking you to restart the system. Press the <Y> key
to restart system.
8. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, press <DEL> key to enter BIOS
setup.
After entering the BIOS setup, please go to the <Save & Exit>, using the <Restore Defaults>
function to load Optimized Defaults, and select <Save Changes and Reset> to restart the
computer. Then the BIOS Update is completed.
BIOS Update Utility (through the Internet)
1. Installing BIOS Update Utility from the DVD Driver.
2. Please make sure the system is connected to the internet before using this function.
3. Launch BIOS Update Utility and click the

“Online Update” button on the main screen.
4. An open dialog will show up to request your

agreement to start the BIOS update. Click “Yes”
to start the online update procedure.
5. If there is a new BIOS version, the utility will

ask you to download it. Click “Yes” to proceed.
6. After the download is completed, you will be

asked to program (update) the BIOS or not. Click
“Yes” to proceed.
BIOS Update | 3
7. After the updating process is finished, you
will be asked you to reboot the system. Click
“OK” to reboot.
setup.
function to load Optimized Defaults, and select <Save Changes> and <Reset> to restart the
computer. Then, the BIOS Update is completed.
BIOS Update Utility (through a BIOS file)
1. Installing BIOS Update Utility from the DVD Driver.
2. Download the proper BIOS from http://www.biostar.com.tw/
3. Launch BIOS Update Utility and click the “Update

BIOS” button on the main screen.
4. A warning message will show up to request your

agreement to start the BIOS update. Click “OK” to
start the update procedure.
5. Choose the location for your BIOS file in the

system. Please select the proper BIOS file, and
then click on “Open”. It will take several minutes,
please be patient.
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6. After the BIOS Update process is finished, click

on “OK” to reboot the system.
setup.
function to load Optimized Defaults, and select <Save Changes and Reset> to restart the
computer. Then, the BIOS Update is completed.
Backup BIOS
Click the Backup BIOS button on the main screen
for the backup of BIOS, and select a proper
location for your backup BIOS file in the system,
and click “Save”.
UEFI BIOS Setup | 5

UEFI BIOS Setup
Introduction
The purpose of this manual is to describe the settings in the AMI UEFI BIOS Setup program on this
motherboard. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration and save
these settings to NVRAM.
UEFI BIOS determines what a computer can do without accessing programs from a disk. This
system controls most of the input and output devices such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and
disk drives. BIOS activates at the first stage of the booting process, loading and executing the
operating system. Some additional features, such as virus and password protection or chipset
fine-tuning options are also included in UEFI BIOS.
The rest of this manual will to guide you through the options and settings in UEFI BIOS Setup.
Plug and Play Support

This AMI UEFI BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification.
EPA Green PC Support

This AMI UEFI BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the EPA Green PC specification.
ACPI Support
AMI ACPI UEFI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface
specification (ACPI). It provides ASL code for power management and device configuration
capabilities as defined in the ACPI specification, developed by Microsoft, Intel and Toshiba.
PCI Bus Support

This AMI UEFI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
local bus specification.
Using Setup
When starting up the computer, press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the
UEFI BIOS setup utility.
In the UEFI BIOS setup utility, you will see General Help description at the top right corner, and
this is providing a brief description of the selected item. Navigation Keys for that particular menu
are at the bottom right corner, and you can use these keys to select item and change the settings.
Note
»» The default UEFI BIOS settings apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance of the
motherboard. If the system becomes unstable after changing any settings, please load the default
settings to ensure system’s compatibility and stability. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu.
»» For better system performance, the UEFI BIOS firmware is being continuously updated. The UEFI BIOS
information described in this manual is for your reference only. The actual UEFI BIOS information and
settings on board may be slightly different from this manual.
»» The content of this manual is subject to be changed without notice. We will not be responsible for any
mistakes found in this user’s manual and any system damage that may be caused by wrong-settings.
6 | UEFI BIOS Setup

A68N-2100E / A68N-2100K / A68N-2100X / A68N-5600E
1. Main Menu
Once you enter AMI UEFI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen providing
an overview of the basic system information.
BIOS Information
It shows system information including UEFI BIOS version, Project Code, Model Name, Build Date
and etc.
Total Memory
Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will be excluded.
System Language
Choose the system default language.
System Date
Set the system date. Note that the ‘Day’ automatically changes when you set the date.
System Time
Set the system internal clock.
Access Level
Shows the access level of current user.
1. Main Menu | 7
2. Advanced Menu
The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management,
and other system devices.
Note
»» Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of this menu may cause system to malfunction.
PCI Subsystem Settings
PCI Latency Timer

This item value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register.
Options: 32 PCI Bus Clocks (Default) / 64 PCI Bus Clocks / 96 PCI Bus Clocks / 128 PCI Bus Clocks /
160 PCI Bus Clocks / 192 PCI Bus Clocks / 224 PCI Bus Clocks / 248 PCI Bus Clocks
8 | 2. Advanced Menu
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VGA Palette Snoop

This item enables or disables VGA Palette Registers Snooping.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
PCI Express Settings
No Snoop
This item enables or disables PCI Express Device No Snoop option.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
Maximum Payload
This item allows you to set Maximum Payload of PCI Express device or allow system BIOS to select
the value.
Options: Auto (Default) / 128 Bytes / 256 Bytes / 512 Bytes / 1024 Bytes / 2048 Bytes / 4096 Bytes
Maximum Read Request
This item allows you to set Maximum Read Request Size of PCI Express device or allow system
BIOS to select the value.
Options: Auto (Default) / 128 Bytes / 256 Bytes / 512 Bytes / 1024 Bytes / 2048 Bytes / 4096 Bytes
Restore PCIE Registers
On non-PCI Express aware OS’s (Pre Windows Vista) some devices may not be correctly
reinitialized after S3. Enabling this restors PCI Express device configurations on S3 resume.
Warning: Enabling this may cause issues.
2. Advanced Menu | 9
ACPI Settings/WakeUp Event control
Restore AC Power Loss

The item specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure.
Options: Power Off (Default) / Power On / Last State
ErP Control
This item enables or disables ErP Control. When ErP Enabled, system meets ErP requirment. All
wake up events do not work except Power Button after power down system(S5).
ACPI Sleep State
This item select ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.
Options: S3 (Suspend to RAM) (Default) / Suspend Disabled
PME Wake up from S5
The item enables the system to wake from S5 using PME event.
Wake system with Fixed Time
This item enables or disables the system to wake on by alarm event. When this item is enabled,
the system will wake on the hr::min::sec specified.
Wake up date
You can choose which date the system will boot up.
Wake up hour / Wake up minute / Wake up second
You can choose the system boot up time, input hour, minute and second to specify.
PS2 Keyboard PowerOn
This item allows you to control the keyboard power on function.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Any Key / Stroke Key / Specific Key
Stroke Keys
This item will show only when Keyboard PowerOn is set “Stroke Key.”
Options: Wake Key (Default) / Power Key / Ctrl+F1 / Ctrl+F2 / Ctrl+F3 / Ctrl +F4 / Ctrl+F5 / Ctrl+F6
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Specific Key
This item will show only when Keyboard PowerOn is set “Specific Key.” Press Enter to set Specific
key.
PS2 Mouse PowerOn
This item allows you to control the mouse power on function.
USB Device Wakeup from S3/S4
This item allows you to set USB Device Wakeup from S3/S4.
Trusted Computing
Security Device Support

The item enables or disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. will not show Security Device.
TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available.
CPU Configuration
This item shows CPU Information.
PSS Support
This item enables or disables the generation of ACPI _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects.
PSTATE Adjustment
This item allows you to adjust startup P-state level.
Options: PState 0 (Default)
NX Mode
This item enables or disables No-execute page protection Function.
SVM Mode
This item enables or disables CPU Virtualization.
C6 Mode
This item enables or disables C6.
CPB Mode
This item enables or disables Specifies the method of core performance boost enablement.
Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled
HTC temperature limit
This item HTC temperature limit Range: 70 ℃-110 ℃.
Options: 90 (Default)
Core Leveling Mode
This item change the number of cores in the system.
Options: Automatic mode (Default) / Three cores per processor / Two cores per processor / One
core per processor
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SATA Configuration
OnChip SATA Channel

This item enables or disables Serial ATA.
OnChip SATA Type
This item select OnChip SATA Type.
Options: AHCI (Default) / Native IDE / Legacy IDE
OnChip IDE Mode
This item SATA IDE controller mode.
Options: Legacy Mode (Default) / Native Mode
USB Configuration
Legacy USB Support
The item enables or disables Legacy USB Support. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB
devices are connected. DISABLE option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled / Auto
XHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should
be claimed by XHCI driver.
EHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should
be claimed by EHCI driver.
USB FLASH DRIVE PMAP
This item Mass storage device emulation type. ‘AUTO‘ enumerates devices according to their
media format. Optical drives are emulated as ‘CDROM’ , drives with no media will be emulated
according to a drive type.
Options: Auto (Default) / Floppy / Forced FDD / Hard Disk / CD-ROM
Smart Fan Control
CPU Smart Fan

This item allows you to control the CPU Fan Smart function.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Auto
Note
»» The following items appear only when you set the Smart Fan function to [Auto].
CPU Fan Calibrate

Press [ENTER] to calibrate CPU Fan speed.
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Control Mode
This item provides several operation modes of the fan.
Options: Manual / Quiet / Aggressive
Fan Ctrl OFF(°C)
When CPU temperature is lower than this value, the CPU fan will keep lowest RPM.
Options: 10 (°C) (default)
Fan Ctrl On(°C)
When CPU temperature is higher than this value, the CPU fan controller will turn on.
Options: 20 (°C) (Default)
Fan Ctrl Start Value
This item sets CPU FAN Start Speed Value.
Fan Ctrl Sensitive
Themuneral is bigger, the Fan speed is higher.
Super IO Configuration
Serial Port 1 Configuration
Serial Port
This item enabled or Disabled Serial Port (COM).
Change Settings
This item select an optimal settings for Super IO Device.
Options: Auto (Default) / IO=3F8h; IRQ=4 / IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 / IO=2F8h;
IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 / IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 /
IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12
H/W Monitor
PWM Processor Hot

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Shutdown Temperature
This item allows you to set up the CPU shutdown Temperature.
Options: Disabled (Default) / 70°C/158°F / 75°C/167°F / 80°C/176°F / 85°C/185°F / 90°C/194°F
Network Stack Configuration
Network Stack
This item enables or disables UEFI network stack.
Note
»» The following items appear only when you set the Network Stack function to [Enabled]
IPv4 PXE Support

This item enables or disables IPv4 PXE Boot Support. If disabled IPv4 PXE boot option will not be
created.
IPv6 PXE Support
This item enables or disables IPv6 PXE Boot Support. If disabled IPv6 PXE boot option will not be
created.
PXE boot wait time
Wait time to press ESC key to abort the PXE boot.
Media detect count
Number of times presence of media will be checked.
3. Chipset Menu
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is
a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed of the CPU itself uses
when communicating with its own special components.
Note
South Bridge
18 | 3. Chipset Menu
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SB USB Configuration
Enabled All Of USB Devices

This item enables or disables All Of USB Devices.
SB HD Azalia Configuration
HD Audio Azalia Device

This item enables or disables Azalia HD Audio Controller.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Auto / Disabled
3. Chipset Menu | 19
North Bridge
Gnb Hd Audio
This item enables or disables Gnb Hd Audio.
GFX Configuration
Primary Video Device

This item allows you to select Primary Video Device.
Options: NB PCIe Slot Video (Default) / IGD Video
Integrated Graphics
This item allows you to controller the Integrated Graphics function.
Options: Force (Default) / Auto / Disabled
20 | 3. Chipset Menu
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UMA Frame Buffer Size

This item allows you to set UMA FB Size.
Options: 256M (Default) / 32M / 64M / 128M / 512M / 1G / 2G
PSPP Policy
This item allows you to set PCIe speed power policy.
Options: Performance (Default) / Disabled / Balanced-High / Balanced-Low / Power Saving
Onboard Device
Realtek PCIE NIC

This item enables or disables Realtek PCIE NIC.
Onboard LAN Option ROM
This item enables or disables Onboard LAN Option ROM.
3. Chipset Menu | 21
4. Boot Menu
This menu allows you to setup the system boot options.
Setup Prompt Timeout

This item sets number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.
Bootup NumLock State

This item selects the keyboard NumLock state.
Options: On (Default) / Off
Full Screen Logo Display

This item enables or disables Full Screen Logo Show function.
Fast Boot
This item enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required to launch
active boot option. Has no effect for BBS boot options.
Note
»» The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot function to [Enabled]
SATA Support
Options: Last Boot HDD Only (Default) / All Sata Devices
VGA Support
If Auto, only install Legacy OpRom with Legacy OS and logo would NOT be shown during post.
EFI driver will still installed with EFI OS.
Options: EFI Driver (Default) / Auto
22 | 4. Boot Menu
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USB Support
If Disabled, all USB devices will NOT be available until after OS boot. If Partial Initial, USB Mass
Storage and specific USB port/device will NOT be available before OS boot. If Enabled, all USB
devices will be available in OS and Post.
Options: Full Initial (Default) / Disabled / Partial Initial
PS2 Devices Support
If Disabled, PS2 devices will be skipped.
Network Stack Driver Support
If Disabled, Network Stack Drivers will be skipped.
Boot Flash protection

While enabled, it can't flash write and flash erase by SMI.
Boot Success Beep

This item BIOS boot post beep message.
CSM16 Parameters
GateA20 Active
UPON REQUEST - GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. ALWAYS - do not allow disabling
GA20; this option in useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB.
Options: Upon Request (Default) / Always
Option ROM Messages
This item allows you to set display mode for Option ROM.
4. Boot Menu | 23
5. Security Menu
Administrator Password
This item sets Administrator Password.
User Password
This item sets User Password.
Note
»» CPU Configuration function will display different function items according to different CPU platforms.
Secure Boot Menu
24 | 5. Security Menu
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Secure Boot
Secure Boot can be enabled if 1.System running in User mode with enrolled Platform key(PK)
2.CSM functin is disabled
Key Management
Delete All Secure Boot Variables

Force System to setup Mode - clear all Secure Boot Variables (PK, KEK, db, dbx and dbt). Change
takes effect after reboot.
Platform Key (PK)
Options: Delete PK / Set new PK
Key Exchange Keys (KEK)
Options: Delete KEK / Set new KEK / Append KEK
Authorized Signatures
Options: Delete DB / Set new DB / Append DB
Forbidden Signatures
Options: Delete DBX / Set new DBX / Append DBX
Authorized Timestamps
Options: Set new DBT / Append DBT
5. Security Menu | 25
6. O.N.E Menu
This submenu allows you to change voltage and clock of various devices.
Note
»» We suggest you use the default setting. Changing the voltage and clock improperly may damage the
device.
»» The options and default settings might be different by RAM or CPU models.
- Values in Red: Danger
- Values in Yellow: Warning
- Values in White: Normal
P-States Configuration
26 | 6. O.N.E Menu
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Custom P-States
Tells BIOS whether to usethe setup options below this to configure the P-States, or whether to
configure the P-States automatically.
Over Voltage Configuration
DDR Memory Voltage

This item allows you to set DDR Memory Voltage Control.
Options: Auto (Default) / 1.350V / 1.425V / 1.525V / 1.575V / 1.625V / 1.675V
DRAM TIMING Configuration
6. O.N.E Menu | 27
MCT Timing Mode
This item allows you to select the DRAM Frequency programming method. If Auto, the DRAM
speed will be based on SPDs. If Limit, the DRAM speed will not exceed the specified value. If
Manual, the DRAM speed specified will be programmed regardless of SPD.
Options: Auto (Default) / Limit / Manual
Note
»» The following items appear only when you set the MCT Timing Mode function to [Limit]
Memclock Value
This item allows you to select the memory clock value in MHZ.
Options: DDR3-800 (Default)
DRAM Timing Mode
This item allows you to select DRAM Timing Mode.
Options: Auto (Default) / Manual
Note
»» The following items appear only when you set the DRAM Timing Mode function to [Manual]
CL
This item CAS Latency (CL).
Options: Auto (Default)
2TCMD
TRCD
This item RAS to CAS delay.
TRP
This item row precharge time.
TRTP
This item Read CAS# to precharge time.
TRAS
This item row active strobe.
TRC
This item row cycle time.
TWR
This item write recovery.
TRRD
This item RAS to RAS delay.
TRWTTO
This item read to write turnaround.
28 | 6. O.N.E Menu
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TWRRD
This item write to Read DIMM Termination Turn-around.
TWTR
This item internal write to read command delay time.
TRFC0
This item auto refresh row cycle time for CS 0 and 1.
TRFC1
This item auto refresh row cycle time for CS 2 and 3.
MCT Configuration
Bank Interleaving
This item allows you to set Memory Bank interleaving.
Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled
Memory Hole Remapping
This item allows you to set Memory Remapping Around Memory Hole.
Power Down Enable
This item enables or disables DDR power down mode.
6. O.N.E Menu | 29
BIOSTAR Memory Insight
DDR3_A1/A2 Information
These items display memory information.
30 | 6. O.N.E Menu
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7. Exit Menu
This menu allows you to load the optimal default settings, and save or discard the changes to
the BIOS items.
Discard Changes and Exit

Abandon all changes made during the current session and exit setup.
Save Changes and Reset
Reset the system after saving the changes.
Restore Defaults
Restore/Load Default values for all the setup options.
Launch Shell from device
Attempts to EFI Shell application (Shell.efi) from one of the available devices.
7. Exit Menu | 31

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5. After entering the POST screen, the BIOS-

6. Select the proper BIOS file, and a message asking

7. A dialog pops out after BIOS flash is completed,

3. Launch BIOS Update Utility and click the

4. An open dialog will show up to request your

5. If there is a new BIOS version, the utility will

6. After the download is completed, you will be

3. Launch BIOS Update Utility and click the “Update

4. A warning message will show up to request your

5. Choose the location for your BIOS file in the

6. After the BIOS Update process is finished, click

UEFI BIOS Setup | 5

Plug and Play Support

EPA Green PC Support

PCI Bus Support

6 | UEFI BIOS Setup

PCI Subsystem Settings

PCI Latency Timer

VGA Palette Snoop

Restore AC Power Loss

Security Device Support

OnChip SATA Channel

Smart Fan Control

CPU Smart Fan

CPU Fan Calibrate

PWM Processor Hot

Network Stack Configuration

IPv4 PXE Support

Enabled All Of USB Devices

HD Audio Azalia Device

Primary Video Device

UMA Frame Buffer Size

Realtek PCIE NIC

Setup Prompt Timeout

Bootup NumLock State

Full Screen Logo Display

Boot Flash protection

Boot Success Beep

Secure Boot Menu

Delete All Secure Boot Variables

Over Voltage Configuration

DDR Memory Voltage

DRAM TIMING Configuration

Discard Changes and Exit

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