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... • Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high- quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) A-Style • Home Cloud • Purity SoundTM • HDMI-In OC Formula Kit OC Formula Power Kit • 12 Power Phase Design • Digi Power • Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM) • Multiple Filter Cap (MFC) (Filter different noise ...174; / Pentium® / Celeron® in LGA1150 Package • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 English 2
... • Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high- quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) A-Style • Home Cloud • Purity SoundTM • HDMI-In OC Formula Kit OC Formula Power Kit • 12 Power Phase Design • Digi Power • Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM) • Multiple Filter Cap (MFC) (Filter different noise ...174; / Pentium® / Celeron® in LGA1150 Package • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 English 2
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...8226; ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Due to utilize the memory that there is required) * For detailed product ...information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to ...
...8226; ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Due to utilize the memory that there is required) * For detailed product ...information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to ...
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... provides users with NickShih's OC Profile. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. The lightning boot up experience. Now you ever wondered how the global OC champion overclocks his motherboards? Z87M OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users...
... provides users with NickShih's OC Profile. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it hard to access the UEFI setup. ASRock Interactive UEFI ASRock Interactive UEFI is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. The lightning boot up experience. Now you ever wondered how the global OC champion overclocks his motherboards? Z87M OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users...
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LN2 Mode Switch (LN2MODE1) (see p.11, No. 7) ON OFF Z87M OC Formula The LN2 mode aids in eliminating the cold-boot bug issues in processors during extreme overclocking with Liquid Nitrogen. English 29
LN2 Mode Switch (LN2MODE1) (see p.11, No. 7) ON OFF Z87M OC Formula The LN2 mode aids in eliminating the cold-boot bug issues in processors during extreme overclocking with Liquid Nitrogen. English 29
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Hardware Monitor Shows the major readings of your current PC and the devices connected. Multi Thermal Sensor It provides users the temperature of various parts of the motherboard graphically, so that users may precisely keep track and control of the temperature of each parts of your system. 44 English System Browser System Browser shows the overview of their motherboard when overclocking. System Info View information about the system. OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system.
Hardware Monitor Shows the major readings of your current PC and the devices connected. Multi Thermal Sensor It provides users the temperature of various parts of the motherboard graphically, so that users may precisely keep track and control of the temperature of each parts of your system. 44 English System Browser System Browser shows the overview of their motherboard when overclocking. System Info View information about the system. OC Tweaker Configurations for overclocking the system.
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... (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. Z87M OC Formula Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status...
... (POST) will it make BIOS setup less difficult but also a lot more amusing. Z87M OC Formula Chapter 4 UEFI SETUP UTILITY 4.1 Introduction ASRock Interactive UEFI is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main For setting system time/date information OC Tweaker For overclocking configurations Advanced For advanced system configurations Tool Useful tools H/W Monitor Displays current hardware status...
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...own risk and expense. It should be done at your screen. OC Tweaking Enable this option, you can set up overclocking features. We do not guarantee every CPU's overclocking ability. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you are allowed to load and save ten user ... for reference purpose only, and they may cause damage to manually adjust the voltage needed when applying Extreme LN2 OC settings. NickShih's OC Profile Different overclocking clock rate configurations saved into profiles. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens...
...own risk and expense. It should be done at your screen. OC Tweaking Enable this option, you can set up overclocking features. We do not guarantee every CPU's overclocking ability. 4.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you are allowed to load and save ten user ... for reference purpose only, and they may cause damage to manually adjust the voltage needed when applying Extreme LN2 OC settings. NickShih's OC Profile Different overclocking clock rate configurations saved into profiles. Because the UEFI software is constantly being updated, the following UEFI setup screens...
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Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can use this option to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. It should be done at your CPU supports this option to load optimized GPU overclocking setting. This option appears only when you adopt K-Series CPU. Power Saving Mode Enable Power Saving Mode to reduce power consumption. BCLK/PEG... your own risk and expense. Advanced Turbo You can use this option to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your system performance. Z87M OC Formula Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can use this function.
Load Optimized GPU OC Setting You can use this option to load optimized CPU overclocking setting. It should be done at your CPU supports this option to load optimized GPU overclocking setting. This option appears only when you adopt K-Series CPU. Power Saving Mode Enable Power Saving Mode to reduce power consumption. BCLK/PEG... your own risk and expense. Advanced Turbo You can use this option to your CPU and motherboard. It should be done at your system performance. Z87M OC Formula Load Optimized CPU OC Setting You can use this function.
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...interference for better power saving and heat dissipation. Filter PLL Frequency CPU BCLK Filter Frequency. PCIE PLL Selection Select SB PLL when overclocking. Long Duration Maintained Configure the period of time. Disable to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the... highest performance state. Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered after a period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered...
...interference for better power saving and heat dissipation. Filter PLL Frequency CPU BCLK Filter Frequency. PCIE PLL Selection Select SB PLL when overclocking. Long Duration Maintained Configure the period of time. Disable to run above its base operating frequency when the operating system requests the... highest performance state. Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the processor to achieve higher clock speeds when overclocking. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio will be lowered after a period of time until the CPU ratio is lowered...
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Z87M OC Formula Configure Package Power Limit 2 in ampere. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. Override: The voltage is under heavy load. GT Adaptive Voltage Configure the fixed voltage added to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard specifications. GT Frequency Configure the frequency of...
Z87M OC Formula Configure Package Power Limit 2 in ampere. A lower limit can protect the CPU and save power, while a higher limit may improve performance. Override: The voltage is under heavy load. GT Adaptive Voltage Configure the fixed voltage added to overclock the DDR3 memory and perform beyond standard specifications. GT Frequency Configure the frequency of...
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... training for channel A. Z87M OC Formula Memory Training Threshold Users may try selecting a bigger value for DRAM power saving. The default is [Auto]. ODT WR (CHB) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for booting faster. The default is [Auto]. Command Tri State Enable for fault tolerance when overclocking the memory. DIMM Exit...
... training for channel A. Z87M OC Formula Memory Training Threshold Users may try selecting a bigger value for DRAM power saving. The default is [Auto]. ODT WR (CHB) Configure the memory on die termination resistors' WR for booting faster. The default is [Auto]. Command Tri State Enable for fault tolerance when overclocking the memory. DIMM Exit...
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...CPU Cache. Voltage Configuration CPU Voltage Mode Auto: For optimized settings. System Agent Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for better overclocking capabilities. CPU Integrated VR Faults Disable FIVR Faults to raise the threshold to trigger CPU over current protection and over ...: The voltage is under heavy load. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking. CPU Cache Adaptive Voltage Configure the voltage added to the CPU. CPU Voltage Offset Configure the...
...CPU Cache. Voltage Configuration CPU Voltage Mode Auto: For optimized settings. System Agent Voltage Offset Configure the voltage for better overclocking capabilities. CPU Integrated VR Faults Disable FIVR Faults to raise the threshold to trigger CPU over current protection and over ...: The voltage is under heavy load. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking. Setting the voltage higher may increase system stability when overclocking. CPU Cache Adaptive Voltage Configure the voltage added to the CPU. CPU Voltage Offset Configure the...
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... optimized for the DRAM channels. 79 English DRAM Voltage Use this to +2.7V. Please note that overclocking may improve the system's overclocking ability under heavy load. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop ...Z87M OC Formula CPU Digital IO Voltage Offset CPU I/O Digital Voltage. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. CPU Switching Frequency Setting to higher frequencies may cause damage to trigger CPU over current protection for better system stability. VTT DDR Voltage Configure the VTT DDR Voltage for overclocking...
... optimized for the DRAM channels. 79 English DRAM Voltage Use this to +2.7V. Please note that overclocking may improve the system's overclocking ability under heavy load. CPU Load-Line Calibration CPU Load-Line Calibration helps prevent CPU voltage droop ...Z87M OC Formula CPU Digital IO Voltage Offset CPU I/O Digital Voltage. It should be done at your CPU and motherboard. CPU Switching Frequency Setting to higher frequencies may cause damage to trigger CPU over current protection for better system stability. VTT DDR Voltage Configure the VTT DDR Voltage for overclocking...
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...the first PCIEx16 slot. Users may select -6dB for the second PCIEx16 slot. Users may select -6dB for better overclocking results. 86 English Users may select -6dB for better overclocking results. DMI De-emphasis Control Reduce the level of all bits except the first one after a transition for the... bus between the CPU and PCH. DMI Gen2 Configure the speed of all bits except the first one after a transition for better overclocking results. PEG1 De-emphasis Control Reduce the level of the bus between the CPU and PCH. HDMI-IN Compatible Mode Enable HDMI-In Compatible...
...the first PCIEx16 slot. Users may select -6dB for the second PCIEx16 slot. Users may select -6dB for better overclocking results. 86 English Users may select -6dB for better overclocking results. DMI De-emphasis Control Reduce the level of all bits except the first one after a transition for the... bus between the CPU and PCH. DMI Gen2 Configure the speed of all bits except the first one after a transition for better overclocking results. PEG1 De-emphasis Control Reduce the level of the bus between the CPU and PCH. HDMI-IN Compatible Mode Enable HDMI-In Compatible...
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... • Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high- quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) A-Style • Home Cloud • Purity SoundTM • HDMI-In OC Formula Kit OC Formula Power Kit • 12 Power Phase Design • Digi Power • Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM) • Multiple Filter Cap (MFC) (Filter different noise ...174; / Pentium® / Celeron® in LGA1150 Package • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 English 6
... • Premium Gold Capacitor design (100% Japan-made high- quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors) A-Style • Home Cloud • Purity SoundTM • HDMI-In OC Formula Kit OC Formula Power Kit • 12 Power Phase Design • Digi Power • Dual-Stack MOSFET (DSM) • Multiple Filter Cap (MFC) (Filter different noise ...174; / Pentium® / Celeron® in LGA1150 Package • Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPU • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking • Intel® Z87 English 6
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... utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. English 10 Adjust by overclocking. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible... required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Overclocking may be done at your system. You can use .
... utilize the memory that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. English 10 Adjust by overclocking. It should be less than 4GB for the reservation for possible... required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock XFast RAM to the components and devices of your own risk and expense. Overclocking may be done at your system. You can use .
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... from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. Have a taste of Nick's secret recipe for professional tweaking. Z87M OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to enter the UEFI ...automatically when turning on entering into the UEFI or restarting the system, Timing Configurator is an independent application that runs under Windows® OS and your CPU and offer you different levels of overclocking. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock...
... from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. Have a taste of Nick's secret recipe for professional tweaking. Z87M OC Formula ASRock Easy Driver Installer For users that don't have to enter the UEFI ...automatically when turning on entering into the UEFI or restarting the system, Timing Configurator is an independent application that runs under Windows® OS and your CPU and offer you different levels of overclocking. ASRock Fast Boot With ASRock...
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English 29 LN2 Mode Switch (LN2MODE1) (see p.1, No. 7) ON OFF Z87M OC Formula The LN2 mode aids in eliminating the cold-boot bug issues in processors during extreme overclocking with Liquid Nitrogen.
English 29 LN2 Mode Switch (LN2MODE1) (see p.1, No. 7) ON OFF Z87M OC Formula The LN2 mode aids in eliminating the cold-boot bug issues in processors during extreme overclocking with Liquid Nitrogen.
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한 국 어 지원 CD OS 인증 CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Google Chrome Start8, MeshCentral, Splashtop Streamer • CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU 12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore • Microso ® Windows® 8 / 8 64 비트 / 7 / 7 64 • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP ErP/EuP http://www.asrock.com BIOS Untied Overclocking Technology Windows® 32 4GB Windows® 64 ASRock XFast RAM Windows 126
한 국 어 지원 CD OS 인증 CyberLink MediaEspresso 6.5 Google Chrome Start8, MeshCentral, Splashtop Streamer • CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU 12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore • Microso ® Windows® 8 / 8 64 비트 / 7 / 7 64 • FCC, CE, WHQL • ErP/EuP ErP/EuP http://www.asrock.com BIOS Untied Overclocking Technology Windows® 32 4GB Windows® 64 ASRock XFast RAM Windows 126