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... - Monitor your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heatsink solution Precision Tweaker 2 - Z170-P D3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control...
... - Monitor your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH Heat-sink & MOS Heatsink solution Precision Tweaker 2 - Z170-P D3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control...
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...memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. Check with the vendor to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more...microsoft. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use ...
...memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. Check with the vendor to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more...microsoft. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the dual-channel configuration. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For effective use ...
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...two pins. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Z170-P D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z170-P D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. 4. enter data. •...system hangs due to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, ...
...two pins. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Z170-P D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z170-P D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. 4. enter data. •...system hangs due to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, ...
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... BIOS setup program. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. The default screen for details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the...
... BIOS setup program. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. The default screen for details. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the...
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... contains the languages that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Select...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...
... contains the languages that you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Select...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...
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...) that you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-13 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To...
...) that you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-13 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To...
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...you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you installed on the motherboard. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-19 Scroll down... to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to select the CPU...
...you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you installed on the motherboard. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-19 Scroll down... to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to select the CPU...
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... value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 40.0 MHz to 340.0 MHz. Use the or to adjust the value. This item allows you to set to default ... clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. The value ranges depend on BCLK Frequency. 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 values range from the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to the ...
... value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 40.0 MHz to 340.0 MHz. Use the or to adjust the value. This item allows you to set to default ... clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. The value ranges depend on BCLK Frequency. 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 values range from the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to the ...
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...CPU graphics performance to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-P D3 2-21 Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Enabled] 2.5.9 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. ...saving condition. Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Ratio Tuning] [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] Ensure that you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 DRAM ...
...CPU graphics performance to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-P D3 2-21 Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Enabled] 2.5.9 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. ...saving condition. Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Ratio Tuning] [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] Ensure that you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 DRAM ...
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...]. Changing the values in this menu allow you to set the power phase control of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. If this item to [Power Phase Response]. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM...
...]. Changing the values in this menu allow you to set the power phase control of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. If this item to [Power Phase Response]. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM...
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...may vary depending on the GT specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM... 1 to 8 to adjust the GT power voltage from 0% to maintain the current VRM balance. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-23 Select [Manual] to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to 100%....
...may vary depending on the GT specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM... 1 to 8 to adjust the GT power voltage from 0% to maintain the current VRM balance. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-23 Select [Manual] to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to 100%....
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... Chapter 2: Getting started The values range from 1 to 127 in this item allows you set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Package...
... Chapter 2: Getting started The values range from 1 to 127 in this item allows you set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Package...
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...ASUS Z170-P D3 2-25 Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value or a high CPU cache frequency. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Use the or keys to set the maximum possible CPU graphics ratio. The values range from 0.00A to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking...Core/Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only ...
...ASUS Z170-P D3 2-25 Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value or a high CPU cache frequency. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Use the or keys to set the maximum possible CPU graphics ratio. The values range from 0.00A to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking...Core/Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only ...
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...the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 2.9.4 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module ... you want to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration ... you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash.
...the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 2.9.4 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module ... you want to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Load from the same memory/ CPU configuration ... you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash.