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Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for ... 2 3 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • 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...
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for ... 2 3 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • 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...
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...CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-11 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 ...boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For system failure due to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which...
...CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS A88X-PLUS 1-11 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 ...boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For system failure due to overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which...
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...and hold the MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.10 Onboard LEDs for the system 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! To stop memory tuning, turn ... the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. A88X-PLUS MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows®...
...and hold the MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.10 Onboard LEDs for the system 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! To stop memory tuning, turn ... the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. A88X-PLUS MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows®...
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... items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced 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 Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot Tool Exit For changing...
... items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced 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 Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot Tool Exit For changing...
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Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model 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 display the following items: ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-13 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model 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 display the following items: ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-13 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
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... NB frequency. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. 2.5.4 NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto...] This item appears only when the EPU Power Saving Mode is set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information...
... NB frequency. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. 2.5.4 NB Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto...] This item appears only when the EPU Power Saving Mode is set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS information...
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... range from 0.00625V to set the CPU Offset voltage. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-15 GPU Engine Frequency [Auto] This item appears only when the GPU Boost is set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Auto] [GPU O.C. 434MHz]~ [GPU O.C. 1688MHz] 2.5.7 OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for...
... range from 0.00625V to set the CPU Offset voltage. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-15 GPU Engine Frequency [Auto] This item appears only when the GPU Boost is set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Auto] [GPU O.C. 434MHz]~ [GPU O.C. 1688MHz] 2.5.7 OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for...
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...2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. The values range from 1.10V to 1.20V with a 0.1V interval. • The values of the CPU Offset Voltage, VDDNB Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage... cooling system to select the CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration mode. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from 1.35V to 1.70V with a 0.1V interval. 2.4.13 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto] Allows...
...2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] CPU Current Capability [100%] This item provides wider total power range for overclocking. The values range from 1.10V to 1.20V with a 0.1V interval. • The values of the CPU Offset Voltage, VDDNB Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage... cooling system to select the CPU/NB Load-Line Calibration mode. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from 1.35V to 1.70V with a 0.1V interval. 2.4.13 APU1.2V Voltage [Auto] Allows...
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... only when you set the previous item to 350k Hz with a 50k Hz interval. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-17 DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the ...wider total power range for a faster response. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Select [Ultra Fast] for overclocking. The thermal conditions should be longer when [Regular] is the number of working VRM phase.
... only when you set the previous item to 350k Hz with a 50k Hz interval. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. ASUS A88X-PLUS 2-17 DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] [T.Probe] Maintains the ...wider total power range for a faster response. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Select [Ultra Fast] for overclocking. The thermal conditions should be longer when [Regular] is the number of working VRM phase.