How to Enable EXM BIOS Support on ASUS Motherboards
Some ASUS motherboards require additional BIOS settings to be changed before EXM can properly access supported BIOS configuration options.
If EXM's BIOS Tuner cannot properly detect or interact with your ASUS motherboard, follow the steps below.
Enter the ASUS BIOS
Restart your PC.
While the system is starting, repeatedly press Delete or F2.
Wait for the ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility to appear.
If your BIOS opens in EZ Mode, press F7 to switch to Advanced Mode.
Enable Publish HII Resources
Once you are in Advanced Mode:
Select the Tool tab at the top of the BIOS.
Locate Publish HII Resources.
Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled.
On supported ASUS motherboards, Publish HII Resources is located within the BIOS Tool menu.
Disable Password Protection of Runtime Variables
Some ASUS motherboards also include additional protection for NVRAM runtime variables that can prevent EXM from properly interacting with supported BIOS settings.
While still in Advanced Mode:
Select the Advanced tab.
Open UEFI Variables Protection.
Locate Password protection of Runtime Variables.
Change the setting to Disabled.
Your settings should now be:
Publish HII Resources: Enabled
Password protection of Runtime Variables: Disabled
Save Your Changes
Once both settings have been configured:
Press F10.
Review the BIOS changes.
Confirm and allow your PC to restart.
Open EXM Again
After Windows loads:
Open EXM.
Allow EXM to detect your system again.
Return to the BIOS Tuner.
Your supported ASUS BIOS settings should now be available to EXM.
I Don't See These Settings
The availability and location of these settings can vary depending on your:
Motherboard model
Chipset
BIOS version
ASUS product series
If you cannot find Publish HII Resources:
Confirm you are using Advanced Mode.
Check the Tool section of your BIOS.
Check your motherboard's official ASUS BIOS manual.
Update your motherboard BIOS if necessary.
Contact EXM Support if the option is unavailable.
If you cannot find Password protection of Runtime Variables:
Open the Advanced section of your BIOS.
Look for UEFI Variables Protection.
Check your motherboard's official ASUS BIOS manual.
If the setting does not exist on your motherboard or BIOS version, skip this step and continue with Publish HII Resources enabled.
Important
Do not modify unrelated BIOS settings while following this guide.
Incorrect BIOS configuration can cause system instability, boot problems, or unexpected hardware behavior.
Only change the settings listed in this guide unless another EXM guide specifically instructs you to modify additional BIOS options.
Need Help?
If EXM still cannot detect supported BIOS options after completing these steps, contact EXM Support and include:
Your exact ASUS motherboard model
Your current BIOS version
Your CPU
A screenshot of the Tool menu
A screenshot of Advanced → UEFI Variables Protection, if available
A screenshot of the issue inside EXM
This information will help our support team determine whether your motherboard and BIOS version are supported.