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Update : 2026/01/30 17:01
[Motherboard] UEFI BIOS Essential Mode Introduction
Essential Mode provides quick access to commonly used overclocking settings and critical system information, simplifying performance tuning without requiring in-depth knowledge of feature menus.
1. How to confirm if your motherboard supports Essential Mode
2. Booting into UEFI BIOS
3. How to enter Essential Mode
1. How to confirm if your motherboard supports Essential Mode
Step 1: Go to the ASUS official website: https://www.asus.com/ and click the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner.
EX :ROG CROSSHAIR X870E GLACIAL
Step 2: After the search bar appears, enter the motherboard name (e.g., ROG CROSSHAIR X870E GLACIAL). The product model will be listed; clicking on it will take you to the product's official website.

Step 3: Select Product Features

步驟4:功能特色內容介紹Essential模式

2. Booting into UEFI BIOS
After powering on, press DEL or F2 on the keyboard at the ASUS logo screen to enter the UEFI BIOS screen.
3. How to Enter Essential Mode
After entering the UEFI BIOS, the following screen will appear. Select EzMode (F7) or press F7.
(Example: ROG CROSSHAIR X870E GLACIAL)
After entering EzMode, select Essential Mode (SHIFT+F7) or press SHIFT+F7.

Enter Essential Mode :
Essential OC Control, Simplifying Complexity: Essential mode provides quick access to commonly used overclocking settings and critical system information, making performance tuning simple and eliminating the need to delve into menus requiring deep technical expertise.
EZ System Tuning: Quickly apply pre-configured settings to improve system performance or achieve energy savings.
Boost Pro: Enhance system performance by optimizing GPU Boost, AI Cache Boost, and Turbo Game Mode for different usage scenarios.
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