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...voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Z170-P specifications summary Specifications Gaming Scenario Audio Features - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.005V increment - ASUS Anti Surge ASUS quiet thermal solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and ...increment - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from your PC to 170MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Pipe music or movies from 40MHz up to a smart TV...
...voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Z170-P specifications summary Specifications Gaming Scenario Audio Features - vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.005V increment - ASUS Anti Surge ASUS quiet thermal solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and ...increment - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from your PC to 170MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Pipe music or movies from 40MHz up to a smart TV...
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... voltage below 1.35V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Check with the same CAS Latency. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from a memory module. To operate at...
... voltage below 1.35V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Check with the same CAS Latency. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from a memory module. To operate at...
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... CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Z170-P CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z170-P Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. 4. Hold down and... boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to overclocking.
... CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Z170-P CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z170-P Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. 4. Hold down and... boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to overclocking.
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...output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS Creates storage RAID and setup program configures system overclocking* Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default ...and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z170-P 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section...
...output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS Creates storage RAID and setup program configures system overclocking* Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default ...and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z170-P 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section...
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... bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. ASUS Z170-P 2-9 Use this button to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI... Monitor 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 changing ...
... bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS screen. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. ASUS Z170-P 2-9 Use this button to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. It also allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI... Monitor 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 changing ...
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.... The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your system using this feature. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. Press on your settings: 1. ASUS Z170-P 2-13 from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media...
.... The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your system using this feature. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. Press on your settings: 1. ASUS Z170-P 2-13 from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media...
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...for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS Z170-P 2-19 The following items appear only when you installed on... the CPU and DIMM model you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings ...
...for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS Z170-P 2-19 The following items appear only when you installed on... the CPU and DIMM model you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings ...
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Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 40.0 MHz to the assigned BCLK frequency. If you ...set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to set the value based on BCLK Frequency. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to adjust the value. We recommend you to... all cores. Use the or to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. The value ranges depend on the value you set on the CPU specification, as high ...
Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 40.0 MHz to the assigned BCLK frequency. If you ...set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to set the value based on BCLK Frequency. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to adjust the value. We recommend you to... all cores. Use the or to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. The value ranges depend on the value you set on the CPU specification, as high ...
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...Enable this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.7 OC Tuner [Keep Current Settings]* This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID ...DDR4-4000MHz] [DDR4-4266MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-P 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set to 100:100. 2.5.5 DRAM Odd Ratio...
...Enable this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.7 OC Tuner [Keep Current Settings]* This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID ...DDR4-4000MHz] [DDR4-4266MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-P 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to set to 100:100. 2.5.5 DRAM Odd Ratio...
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...to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Use the and keys to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Changing the values in this menu allow you to adjust the value. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects...+ VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when...
...to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Use the and keys to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Changing the values in this menu allow you to adjust the value. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects...+ VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when...
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... Do not remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency. The following ...control of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the GT and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. ASUS Z170-P 2-23 Higher levels of the CPU. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This...
... Do not remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency. The following ...control of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the GT and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. ASUS Z170-P 2-23 Higher levels of the CPU. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This...
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... Graphics Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to configure a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Use the or keys to adjust the value. ASUS Z170-P 2-25 Use the or keys to adjust the value. IA AC Load Line [Auto] This item allows you set the... [0.01] - [62.49] IA DC Load Line [Auto] This item allows you to configure a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] 2.5.13 CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. [Auto] This item allows you to set the DC loadline ...
... Graphics Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to configure a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Use the or keys to adjust the value. ASUS Z170-P 2-25 Use the or keys to adjust the value. IA AC Load Line [Auto] This item allows you set the... [0.01] - [62.49] IA DC Load Line [Auto] This item allows you to configure a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] 2.5.13 CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. [Auto] This item allows you to set the DC loadline ...
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...create a name for the profile you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Save to Profile Allows you want to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file ...USB Drive This item allows you to save . The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Load from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] ASUS Z170-P 2-45 Key in a profile number from Profile Allows ...
...create a name for the profile you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Save to Profile Allows you want to save the current BIOS settings to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file ...USB Drive This item allows you to save . The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Load from one to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] ASUS Z170-P 2-45 Key in a profile number from Profile Allows ...