You'll see my build in my signature, however the BIOS version in the sig is only the Asus BIOS version, otherwise inside BIOS it says American Megatrends 2.16.1242.
Anyway, I have with the help from a friend built my own PC, as I'm not that experienced in PC building etc, and I'm still learning this stuff to be able to handle it myself.
Now, I have already had some look inside BIOS just to see its interface and construction, as well as I've had a support inquiry - but not until now I've had a full look on BIOS to get a better grip on what alternatives are there and create a good habit of being able to manuever inside BIOS.
However, this greater look has raised some questions for me... I know it's not popular to post broad subjects but otherwise I'd have to post multiple threads (I post on several forums so that would've taken an eternity).
1. Under the Tool-tab in Advanced Mode, it says my GPU is installed in PCIe x16 slot number 2, and not number 1, and that it's recommended to install it in slot 1 for best performance - how much difference does this make?
2. I know I've previously de-activated Fastboot as it caused issues in my case, though this was before I updated the BIOS. Now I see a "Fastboot" option activated in the Boot tab in Advanced Mode - however I'm unsure if this setting has been reset or I'm confusing it with another option?
3.Under the Main-tab in Advanced Mode where you can see system specs, as well as in EZ Mode, as well as when I check the system properties in Windows - it says that I have 12 GB of RAM installed (1x 8B + 1x 4 GB)... but I have 2x 8GB = 16 GB of RAM installed?! Does it show wrong, or is there an issue with one of the RAM sticks, or have I received one stick with the wrong memory size in the box?
4. Under the AI Tweaker-tab in Advanced Mode, I see alternatives like "Extreme Overvoltage" and "Fully Manual Mode" - and it says something about a switch on the motherboard I have to switch on? I've intended to overvolt my CPU in the near future, does this mean I have to enable the switch on the mobo in order for the voltage settings to start?
5. Under the Monitor-tab in Advanced Mode, what is "Fan Speed Lower Limit"? Is it the minimal rotation speed the fans can spin according to BIOS?
Also, what is the difference between DC Mode and PWM Mode? Which one should I use?
Some questions may be about potential issues, but som are quite basic - just to ensure that I know what these seemingly basic settings really are so I don't do anything wrong
Anyway, I have with the help from a friend built my own PC, as I'm not that experienced in PC building etc, and I'm still learning this stuff to be able to handle it myself.
Now, I have already had some look inside BIOS just to see its interface and construction, as well as I've had a support inquiry - but not until now I've had a full look on BIOS to get a better grip on what alternatives are there and create a good habit of being able to manuever inside BIOS.
However, this greater look has raised some questions for me... I know it's not popular to post broad subjects but otherwise I'd have to post multiple threads (I post on several forums so that would've taken an eternity).
1. Under the Tool-tab in Advanced Mode, it says my GPU is installed in PCIe x16 slot number 2, and not number 1, and that it's recommended to install it in slot 1 for best performance - how much difference does this make?
2. I know I've previously de-activated Fastboot as it caused issues in my case, though this was before I updated the BIOS. Now I see a "Fastboot" option activated in the Boot tab in Advanced Mode - however I'm unsure if this setting has been reset or I'm confusing it with another option?
3.Under the Main-tab in Advanced Mode where you can see system specs, as well as in EZ Mode, as well as when I check the system properties in Windows - it says that I have 12 GB of RAM installed (1x 8B + 1x 4 GB)... but I have 2x 8GB = 16 GB of RAM installed?! Does it show wrong, or is there an issue with one of the RAM sticks, or have I received one stick with the wrong memory size in the box?
4. Under the AI Tweaker-tab in Advanced Mode, I see alternatives like "Extreme Overvoltage" and "Fully Manual Mode" - and it says something about a switch on the motherboard I have to switch on? I've intended to overvolt my CPU in the near future, does this mean I have to enable the switch on the mobo in order for the voltage settings to start?
5. Under the Monitor-tab in Advanced Mode, what is "Fan Speed Lower Limit"? Is it the minimal rotation speed the fans can spin according to BIOS?
Also, what is the difference between DC Mode and PWM Mode? Which one should I use?
Some questions may be about potential issues, but som are quite basic - just to ensure that I know what these seemingly basic settings really are so I don't do anything wrong
