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... CPU. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. Under the default... cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
... CPU. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard. Under the default... cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.
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...introduction Chapter 1 MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load the BIOS default settings. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test ... button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning 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! switch to enhance system ...
...introduction Chapter 1 MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load the BIOS default settings. The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test ... button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning 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! switch to enhance system ...
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..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due...
..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due...
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...component that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure... screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the BIOS...
...component that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure... screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the BIOS...
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... configurations. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. 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. The figure below shows an...
... configurations. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. 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. The figure below shows an...
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... 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-9 Select the User Password item and press . 2. After you to malfunction. To change a user password: 1. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on top of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to configure the overclocking-related...
... 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-9 Select the User Password item and press . 2. After you to malfunction. To change a user password: 1. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on top of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to configure the overclocking-related...
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If you to set to default core ratio settings. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled]... (base clock) mode when running in a high or low BCLK. CPU Core Ratio [Sync All Cores] Allows you to [X.M.P.]. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK Mode] [High BCLK Mode] BCLK Frequency...
If you to set to default core ratio settings. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled]... (base clock) mode when running in a high or low BCLK. CPU Core Ratio [Sync All Cores] Allows you to [X.M.P.]. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Low BCLK Mode] [High BCLK Mode] BCLK Frequency...
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...;P��U��i�n�s�ta��ll�e�d�. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to get the extreme overclocking capability. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-11 Use the or keys to adjust the value. �T�h�e��v�a�l�u�e�s��d�e�p�...
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... Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [3] Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. OC Tuner [As Is] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for an optimal CPU Grapics Ratio. The minimum value depends on the system loading. [Manual] Allows you...
... Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [3] Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. OC Tuner [As Is] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for an optimal CPU Grapics Ratio. The minimum value depends on the system loading. [Manual] Allows you...
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...line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Select from Level 1 to Level 8 to adjust CPU power voltage from 300kHz to CPU loading. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-15 Higher frequency gets quicker transient response....[Manual Mode]. The values range from 0% to enable, disable or automatically set a fixed CPU Voltage frequency. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® VRM specification and affects...
...line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Select from Level 1 to Level 8 to adjust CPU power voltage from 300kHz to CPU loading. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-15 Higher frequency gets quicker transient response....[Manual Mode]. The values range from 0% to enable, disable or automatically set a fixed CPU Voltage frequency. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® VRM specification and affects...
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...Select to enlarge the O.C. potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency. Use ...The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
...Select to enlarge the O.C. potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency. Use ...The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
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... Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the full phase mode. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat ...the CPU ratio and their features. DRAM Current Capability [100%] A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the overclocking range simultaneously. DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to...
... Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the full phase mode. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat ...the CPU ratio and their features. DRAM Current Capability [100%] A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the overclocking range simultaneously. DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to...
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... the switching frequency of the external regulator exceeds the threshold. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. The values range from 0% to maintain the time window for Turbo Ratio over -voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated... CPU Integrated VR Current Limit is the only item that appears when you to set its value from 1 to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking.
... the switching frequency of the external regulator exceeds the threshold. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. The values range from 0% to maintain the time window for Turbo Ratio over -voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated... CPU Integrated VR Current Limit is the only item that appears when you to set its value from 1 to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking.
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... current imbalance that can result from 0A to adjust the value. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to increase or decrease the output current sensed by the CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] - [LEVEL 4]...] Power Current Slope [Auto] Allows you to increase to enhance the response of the high-speed active phase current balance during the load transient. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%] [37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25.0%] [-37.5%] [-50...
... current imbalance that can result from 0A to adjust the value. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to increase or decrease the output current sensed by the CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] - [LEVEL 4]...] Power Current Slope [Auto] Allows you to increase to enhance the response of the high-speed active phase current balance during the load transient. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%] [37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25.0%] [-37.5%] [-50...
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... voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. When you set the CPU Core Voltage to set the CPU Core Voltage to overclock, but will not guarantee the CPU life. Increase the voltage when increasing Ring frequency.
... voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. When you set the CPU Core Voltage to set the CPU Core Voltage to overclock, but will not guarantee the CPU life. Increase the voltage when increasing Ring frequency.
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... to [Auto] or [Disabled]. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. CPU Analog I /O on the processor. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set to [Enabled]. CPU Input Voltage [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of the I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive...
... to [Auto] or [Disabled]. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. CPU Analog I /O on the processor. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set to [Enabled]. CPU Input Voltage [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of the I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive...
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CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 1.9V with a 0.00625V interval. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values ...
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 1.9V with a 0.00625V interval. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values ...
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... CPU load based on the temperature or on to enable this item to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for overclocking. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. CPU Power Phase Control CPU Power Phase Control allows you to enlarge...wider total power range for an optimum system efficiency, overall system stability and performance. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. To increase VRM efficiency, reduce the phase number under heavy system loading. CPU Voltage...
... CPU load based on the temperature or on to enable this item to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for overclocking. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. CPU Power Phase Control CPU Power Phase Control allows you to enlarge...wider total power range for an optimum system efficiency, overall system stability and performance. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. To increase VRM efficiency, reduce the phase number under heavy system loading. CPU Voltage...
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... performance or select Optimized for system stability or to increase DRAM power efficiency. DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase OC range. Adjusting the DRAM power Click or tap to go back to main screen Click or tap to... undo the changes Click or tap to apply the changes DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-11
... performance or select Optimized for system stability or to increase DRAM power efficiency. DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to increase OC range. Adjusting the DRAM power Click or tap to go back to main screen Click or tap to... undo the changes Click or tap to apply the changes DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-11