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... code and your contact details so that is eager to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...modification of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we can coordinate the terms and cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Offer to this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the applicable law. ASUSTeK is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL...
... code and your contact details so that is eager to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...modification of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we can coordinate the terms and cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Offer to this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the applicable law. ASUSTeK is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL...
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... This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables are...
... This chapter discusses changing system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, ensure all power cables are...
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...Tips and additional information to emphasize a word or a phrase. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual. v Used to help you MUST follow to complete a task. If you must press two or more information Refer to the following ...a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more keys simultaneously, ...
...Tips and additional information to emphasize a word or a phrase. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). Keys enclosed in this manual. v Used to help you MUST follow to complete a task. If you must press two or more information Refer to the following ...a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to the ASUS contact information. 2. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to select. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more keys simultaneously, ...
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Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • For system stability, use... frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 A To remove a DIMM B A B A 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is...
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • For system stability, use... frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. 1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 1 2 A To remove a DIMM B A B A 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is...
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...Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or ...Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your ASUS...DVD information Select an item/ subitem that you want to install Click to change at www.asus.com for reference only. To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double-...
...Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or ...Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your ASUS...DVD information Select an item/ subitem that you want to install Click to change at www.asus.com for reference only. To run the DVD. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double-...
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To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this ... through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. (BIOS version template: PRIME Z370-P 0313 version) 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Click to...
To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in the future. With this ... through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. (BIOS version template: PRIME Z370-P 0313 version) 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Click to...
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The default screen for details. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-7 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves the changes Searches FAQ and resets the system ...
The default screen for details. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-7 Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Saves the changes Searches FAQ and resets the system ...
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... for that you can select for your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to select the language that the item has a submenu. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-9 Use this button to your system. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control...
... for that you can select for your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to select the language that the item has a submenu. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that menu. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-9 Use this button to your system. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control...
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2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-11
2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-11
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Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Click to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started
Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click Apply to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Speed points Click to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started
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The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The following ...down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai... for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started
The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The following ...down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai... for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started
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...4-Core/ 5-Core/ 6-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a core Limit value. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-21 Use the or to apply the optimized setting. Select the auto mode to adjust the value. The N-core ... equal to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency...
...4-Core/ 5-Core/ 6-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a core Limit value. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-21 Use the or to apply the optimized setting. Select the auto mode to adjust the value. The N-core ... equal to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency...
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...Level 1] [Level 2] ~ [Level 6] [Level 7] The boosted performance may vary depending on the GT loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The GT working voltage will affect the GT transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select from ... CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-23 Select [Manual] to 100%. Do not remove the thermal module. Higher levels of every component's phase. [T. CPU Graphics VRM Switching Frequency ...
...Level 1] [Level 2] ~ [Level 6] [Level 7] The boosted performance may vary depending on the GT loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The GT working voltage will affect the GT transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select from ... CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you set a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-23 Select [Manual] to 100%. Do not remove the thermal module. Higher levels of every component's phase. [T. CPU Graphics VRM Switching Frequency ...
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Fixed VCCGT Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you set the GT VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] 2.5.11 Internal CPU Power Management ...
Fixed VCCGT Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you set the GT VRM Switching Frequency to [Manual]. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] 2.5.11 Internal CPU Power Management ...
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... CPU cache ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [42] 2.5.18 Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you to adjust the value. The following item appears only when you to set...
... CPU cache ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [42] 2.5.18 Max. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you to adjust the value. The following item appears only when you to set...
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... the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you to set the voltage for the DRAM. Use the and keys to adjust the value. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-27 The values range from 1.000V to 1.800V with a 0.005... interval. 2.5.22 CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage Mode to [Offset Mode]. Manual mode allows user-defined values. 2.5.21 DRAM Voltage...
... the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following item appears only when you to set the voltage for the DRAM. Use the and keys to adjust the value. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-27 The values range from 1.000V to 1.800V with a 0.005... interval. 2.5.22 CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage Mode to [Offset Mode]. Manual mode allows user-defined values. 2.5.21 DRAM Voltage...
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... Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2-38 Chapter 2: Getting started... on the CPU installed. The following four items appear only when you to 75ºC. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Use the or keys to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan operates at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Q-Fan Control [PWM Mode] [Auto]...
... Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 100%. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. 2-38 Chapter 2: Getting started... on the CPU installed. The following four items appear only when you to 75ºC. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Use the or keys to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan operates at the maximum duty cycle. CPU Q-Fan Control [PWM Mode] [Auto]...
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Chassis Fan 1/2 Max. The values range from 45°C to adjust the chassis fans' lower temperature. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-39 Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70] Use the or keys to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode]. Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the ...[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the value for 3-pin chassis fan. [Disabled] Disables the chassis Q-Fan control feature. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys...
Chassis Fan 1/2 Max. The values range from 45°C to adjust the chassis fans' lower temperature. ASUS PRIME Z370-P 2-39 Chassis Fan 1/2 Upper Temperature [70] Use the or keys to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode]. Chassis Fan 1/2 Middle Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the ...[Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the value for 3-pin chassis fan. [Disabled] Disables the chassis Q-Fan control feature. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys...