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... to receive updates for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. EPU Tap into 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 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology allows your system is reserved for caching function. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to match ...
... to receive updates for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. EPU Tap into 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 Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology allows your system is reserved for caching function. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to match ...
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...clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-3 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed ... Network iControl is powered off, in -one simple-to switch back and forth between different utilities. This all up to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. MemOK! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or ...
...clamp the ESD voltage and shunt the majority of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-3 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which supports USB 3.0 standard UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), significantly increases a USB device's transfer speed ... Network iControl is powered off, in -one simple-to switch back and forth between different utilities. This all up to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. MemOK! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or ...
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... we recommend that you want to install 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 the standard way of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or... lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. c) For more memory on 32-bit Windows OS,...
... we recommend that you want to install 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 the standard way of 3GB system memory if you install 4GB or... lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. c) For more memory on 32-bit Windows OS,...
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...will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED remains lit. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 button does not function under the Windows™ OS environment. • ...5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. 1.2.6 Onboard ...
...will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED remains lit. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 button does not function under the Windows™ OS environment. • ...5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. 1.2.6 Onboard ...
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...pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 Turn OFF the computer... The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. H87-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H87-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins...
...pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 Turn OFF the computer... The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. H87-PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) H87-PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins...
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...ASUS H87-PRO 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as H87PRO.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking...the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for ...
...ASUS H87-PRO 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as H87PRO.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking...the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for ...
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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. To access the Advanced Mode...
... 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. To access the Advanced Mode...
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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 its possible minimum value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per...] Allows you to 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 motherboard. CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows...
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 its possible minimum value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per...] Allows you to 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 motherboard. CPU Core Ratio [Auto] Allows...
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... when setting this item to adjust the value. 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 Use the or keys to [Extreme] and... you set a fixed CPU frequency. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from the following item appears only when you to set the power phase based on your CPU...
... when setting this item to adjust the value. 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 Use the or keys to [Extreme] and... you set a fixed CPU frequency. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from the following item appears only when you to set the power phase based on your CPU...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST...ASUS H87-PRO 3-15 Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you set the Turbo Mode to set a higher current limiy to limit the turbo ratio's short duration power. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST...ASUS H87-PRO 3-15 Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you set the Turbo Mode to set a higher current limiy to limit the turbo ratio's short duration power. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking...
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...] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Use and key to enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from 0A to eliminate current imbalance that can result from a load current...as it exits manual override mode. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Use and key to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Allows...
...] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Use and key to enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from 0A to eliminate current imbalance that can result from a load current...as it exits manual override mode. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Use and key to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Allows...
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... to adjust the value. CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the or keys to the cores of voltage when increasing core frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-17 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Use and key to set the CPU Core Voltage to adjust the... only when you to adjust the value. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to 30A at 1Amp increment. The values range from 0A to enlarge the overclocking potential. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the...
... to adjust the value. CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the or keys to the cores of voltage when increasing core frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-17 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Use and key to set the CPU Core Voltage to adjust the... only when you to adjust the value. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to 30A at 1Amp increment. The values range from 0A to enlarge the overclocking potential. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the...
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... set the DRAM voltage. CPU Digital I /O on the processor. Use the or keys to adjust the value. We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the digital portion of the I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign...
... set the DRAM voltage. CPU Digital I /O on the processor. Use the or keys to adjust the value. We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the digital portion of the I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign...
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...135V with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-21 The values range from 0.735V to adjust the value. The values range from 0.3950x to adjust the value. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.6300x ...0.0050x interval. The system may need better cooling system to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to work stably under high voltage settings. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] Allows...
...135V with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-21 The values range from 0.735V to adjust the value. The values range from 0.3950x to adjust the value. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.6300x ...0.0050x interval. The system may need better cooling system to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to work stably under high voltage settings. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] Allows...
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... more transient and better thermal performance. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. 3 CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to a low value...Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. Adjust to a high value for system performance or to increase VRM efficiency. 4 CPU .... • Do not remove the thermal module. Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-5
... more transient and better thermal performance. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. 3 CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading to a low value...Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. Adjust to a high value for system performance or to increase VRM efficiency. 4 CPU .... • Do not remove the thermal module. Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-5
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...EVO will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU Cache and Core frequencies, and related voltages for detailed software configuration. ... and easy overclocking and system level up. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. 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
...EVO will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU Cache and Core frequencies, and related voltages for detailed software configuration. ... and easy overclocking and system level up. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. 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
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... Graphics Voltage mode Drag to adjust CPU Graphics Voltage settings Click to undo all the changes Click to apply all the changes Click to automatically overclock and achieve a total system level up. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
... Graphics Voltage mode Drag to adjust CPU Graphics Voltage settings Click to undo all the changes Click to apply all the changes Click to automatically overclock and achieve a total system level up. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
