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... high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for frequently accessed data or applications. Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for various overclocking scenarios, with the cloud for every use low. 1.1.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design DIGI+ VRM All-new digital CPU... the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to quickly resume from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response ...
... high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for frequently accessed data or applications. Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for various overclocking scenarios, with the cloud for every use low. 1.1.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design DIGI+ VRM All-new digital CPU... the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Chapter 1 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to quickly resume from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response ...
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...ASUS...ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO... 1-3 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any user interaction. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB... more reliable computing environment. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution ...with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you to simply press... its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all...
...ASUS...ASUS ESD Guards clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO... 1-3 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any user interaction. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB... more reliable computing environment. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution ...with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you to simply press... its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite 3 consolidates all...
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..., refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a)...4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is then mapped for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. b) Install a 64-bit ...
..., refer to section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following: a)...4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is then mapped for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. b) Install a 64-bit ...
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to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested. H87-PRO H87-PRO MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to switch lights continuously.... compatibility tuning for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED ...
to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested. H87-PRO H87-PRO MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to switch lights continuously.... compatibility tuning for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED ...
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... the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. H87-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H87-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except... cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. The onboard button...
... the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. H87-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H87-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except... cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. The onboard button...
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...your operating system. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI ...ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO...
...your operating system. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI ...ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO...
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... Last modified settings Quick note Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing...
... Last modified settings Quick note Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Boot Tool Exit For changing...
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... set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per core or all cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] ASUS H87-PRO 3-9 Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model...] Allows you to set to its possible minimum value. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the processor to default core ratio settings. CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you ...
... set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per core or all cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] ASUS H87-PRO 3-9 Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model...] Allows you to set to its possible minimum value. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the processor to default core ratio settings. CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows you ...
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...Allows you to 350kHz with a 50kHz interval. 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. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration ...Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every component. [T. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Use the or keys to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Auto...
...Allows you to 350kHz with a 50kHz interval. 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. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration ...Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of every component. [T. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Use the or keys to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Auto...
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... doing over-voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item to disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-15 Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit...
... doing over-voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item to disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-15 Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit...
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... Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. The values range from 0A to 80A at 1Amp increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] ...the processor is in low power state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] Allows you to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] - [LEVEL 4] Power Current Offset [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the...
... Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. The values range from 0A to 80A at 1Amp increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] ...the processor is in low power state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] Allows you to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] - [LEVEL 4] Power Current Offset [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the...
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... following item appears only when you to [Adaptive Mode]. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-17 The values range from 0.001V to enlarge the...
... following item appears only when you to [Adaptive Mode]. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-17 The values range from 0.001V to enlarge the...
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... by a negative value. The values range from 0.001V to the analog portion of the I/O on the processor. We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you to configure the amount of voltage fed to 2.440V with a 0.001V interval. Use the or keys to...
... by a negative value. The values range from 0.001V to the analog portion of the I/O on the processor. We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you to configure the amount of voltage fed to 2.440V with a 0.001V interval. Use the or keys to...
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... Allows you to set the voltage for EMI control. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.0050x interval. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-21 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust... values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.0050x interval. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 1.500V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 1.185V to adjust the value. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on...
... Allows you to set the voltage for EMI control. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.0050x interval. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-21 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust... values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.0050x interval. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 1.500V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 1.185V to adjust the value. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on...
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... Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. 5 CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power... Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO...
... Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. 5 CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power... Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO...
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... will not be kept on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Using TurboV EVO CPU Frequency Click to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a high... EVO ASUS TurboV EVO allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU Cache and Core frequencies, and related voltages for detailed software configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for an enhanced system stability and boost performance. For system stability, all the changes Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-7...
... will not be kept on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Using TurboV EVO CPU Frequency Click to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Setting a high... EVO ASUS TurboV EVO allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU Cache and Core frequencies, and related voltages for detailed software configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for an enhanced system stability and boost performance. For system stability, all the changes Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-7...