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... memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. Press...
... memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at: www.asus.com for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket in only one direction. Press...
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...3 45 12 11 ASUS Z87-K 10 9 8 7 6 1-11 Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re- After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the CPU ...Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ...
...3 45 12 11 ASUS Z87-K 10 9 8 7 6 1-11 Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re- After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the CPU ...Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ...
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... Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration...
... Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration...
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2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
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...supported by your system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. If you to select the CPU overclocking options to default core ratio settings. Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. Allows you to ...maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. ASUS Z87-K 2-13 Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to set to display the ...
...supported by your system to automatically optimize the CPU ratio, BCLK frequency, and memory parameters. If you to select the CPU overclocking options to default core ratio settings. Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG clock. Allows you to ...maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target DRAM speed. ASUS Z87-K 2-13 Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to set to display the ...
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...]. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] This item becomes configurable only when you set CPU Core Ratio to [Per Core] and allows you to get the extreme overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.7 CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to set the...
...]. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] This item becomes configurable only when you set CPU Core Ratio to [Per Core] and allows you to get the extreme overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.7 CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to set the...
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...100] DRAM speed is set the memory operating frequency. The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is ] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance and accelerates iGPU performance to the extreme according to the...[Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] ASUS Z87-K 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.12 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to become unstable! Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto...
...100] DRAM speed is set the memory operating frequency. The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is ] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance and accelerates iGPU performance to the extreme according to the...[Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] ASUS Z87-K 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.12 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu allow you to become unstable! Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto...
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.... [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary...extra power support. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. This item allows you to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (...
.... [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary...extra power support. 2-18 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. This item allows you to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (...
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... 1 threshhold. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to [Disabled] and helps provide over voltage protection for overclocking, but this item is set the power saving level 2 threshhold. Increase the amount of the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75%] [62.5%] [50%] [37...
... 1 threshhold. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to [Disabled] and helps provide over voltage protection for overclocking, but this item is set the power saving level 2 threshhold. Increase the amount of the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75%] [62.5%] [50%] [37...
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... when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to [Enabled]. 2.5.23 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU analog I/O voltage offset mode sign. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.20 CPU Analog I /O voltage offset mode sign. ASUS Z87...
... when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to [Enabled]. 2.5.23 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU analog I/O voltage offset mode sign. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.20 CPU Analog I /O voltage offset mode sign. ASUS Z87...
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... I/O on CHB. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.0050x interval 2.5.30 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Automatic configuration. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to adjust the value. The values...
... I/O on CHB. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.0050x interval 2.5.30 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Automatic configuration. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to adjust the value. The values...