CS400v5 BIOS Changes

*Attention: These BIOS changes only apply to the CS400 version 5.*

CS400v5 BIOS v2003 Changes:

All v5 Creation Stations have Sweetwater’s optimized BIOS settings stored in an ‘ASUS overclocking profile’. These optimized settings can be restored by entering BIOS, navigating to the Tool\ASUS Overclocking Profile page, and loading profile 1. This is the recommended method of ensuring the BIOS is properly configured. Incorrect BIOS settings can cause the system’s failure to boot.

 

Accessing BIOS: BIOS is accessed by repeatedly pressing the delete key for several seconds immediately after powering on the computer.

 

Main

Set Date and Time

* To set the BIOS date and time on all v5 Creation Stations, click on the gear shaped icon in the top left of the BIOS screen. This gear icon is always visible at the top left of the screen when in BIOS. Accurate date and time is vital to the stable function of the BIOS and computer.

Advanced\CPU Configuration\CPU Power Management Configuration

Intel Speed Step – Disabled
Turbo Mode – Disabled

Advanced\PCH Storage Configuration

SATA6G_2Gray HotPlug – Disabled
SATA6G_3Gray HotPlug – Disabled
SATA6G_4Gray HotPlug – Disabled
SATA6G_5Gray HotPlug – Disabled
SATA6G_6Gray HotPlug – Disabled

Advanced\Onboard Devices

M.2/SATA Express Detect Mode – Auto

Advanced\Onboard Devices\Serial Port Configuration

SerialPort – Off

Monitor\Q-fan Configuration

CPU Fan Profile – Silent
Chassis Fan Profile 1 – Silent
Chassis Fan Profile 2 – Silent

Boot

Setup Mode – Advanced
Boot Option #1 – SATA6G_x: HL-DT-ST-DVDRAM
Boot Option #2 – SATA6G_1: SSD (Brand may be Samsung, Intel, or Western Digital)
Boot Option #3 – Disabled

Boot/Hard Drive BBS Priorities

Boot Option #1 – SATA6G_1: SSD (Brand may be Samsung, Intel, or Western Digital)
Boot Option #2 – Disabled

 

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