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... the same version or data code (D/ C) from a memory module. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for... overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the CPU's ...
... the same version or data code (D/ C) from a memory module. For effective use a more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for... overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the CPU's ...
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...5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up due to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes...Onboard buttons allow you to boot and load the BIOS default settings. switch to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for ...
...5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up due to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. • Refer to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes...Onboard buttons allow you to boot and load the BIOS default settings. switch to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on the computer. MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for ...
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... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper... the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power ...
... clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper... the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power ...
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... same smoothness as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the BIOS Setup. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with ... a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update.
... same smoothness as your operating system. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the BIOS Setup. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with ... a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update.
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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 ...
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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... To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-9 From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. After you clear the password, the User Password item on ... Not Installed. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure the overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ...
... To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-9 From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. After you clear the password, the User Password item on ... Not Installed. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure the overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ...
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.... [X.M.P.] Allows your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to select the X.M.P. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for maximum performance under....0MHz to adjust the value. mode supported by your system to default core ratio settings. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to [X.M.P.]. When the CPU ...
.... [X.M.P.] Allows your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to select the X.M.P. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for maximum performance under....0MHz to adjust the value. mode supported by your system to default core ratio settings. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to [X.M.P.]. When the CPU ...
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...] CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you assign a value for K-SKU CPUs to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 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�e�...Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to get the extreme overclocking capability. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to [Auto]....
...] CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you assign a value for K-SKU CPUs to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 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�e�...Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to get the extreme overclocking capability. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to [Auto]....
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... CPU Graphics Max. The minimum value depends on the system loading. [Manual] Allows you to adjust the value. OC Tuner [As Is] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for an optimal CPU Grapics Ratio. Use the or keys to the integrated graphics loading. Configuration options...
... CPU Graphics Max. The minimum value depends on the system loading. [Manual] Allows you to adjust the value. OC Tuner [As Is] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for an optimal CPU Grapics Ratio. Use the or keys to the integrated graphics loading. Configuration options...
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.... Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-15 MISC MRC Fast Boot [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® VRM specification and affects CPU power voltage. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but...
.... Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-15 MISC MRC Fast Boot [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® VRM specification and affects CPU power voltage. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but...
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.... The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. While a higher frequency makes the VRM transient response much faster, switching frequencies affect the .... 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the...
.... The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. While a higher frequency makes the VRM transient response much faster, switching frequencies affect the .... 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the...
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...] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set a fixed DRAM frequency to set the full phase mode. Allows you to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability. CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to limit the Turbo... Technology [Enabled] Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to increase the O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-17 The values range from 1W t0 4096W. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The values...
...] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to set a fixed DRAM frequency to set the full phase mode. Allows you to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability. CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to limit the Turbo... Technology [Enabled] Allows the operating system to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to increase the O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-17 The values range from 1W t0 4096W. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The values...
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... the only item that appears when you set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Disable to improve power saving when the processor is set to [+] or [-], the Frequency Tuning Offset appears...
... the only item that appears when you set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Disable to improve power saving when the processor is set to [+] or [-], the Frequency Tuning Offset appears...
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...Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from 0A to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [... can result from 0A to 30A at 1Amp increment. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor goes into low current state...
...Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from 0A to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [... can result from 0A to 30A at 1Amp increment. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor goes into low current state...
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... range from being burned by Over Voltage. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you can use the or keys to overclock, but will not guarantee the CPU life. CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Cache Voltage override. By default, this item, you...
... range from being burned by Over Voltage. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you can use the or keys to overclock, but will not guarantee the CPU life. CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Cache Voltage override. By default, this item, you...
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... adjust the value. CPU Digital I /O Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to adjust the value. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set the SVID Voltage override. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. You can use the or keys to set...
... adjust the value. CPU Digital I /O Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to adjust the value. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set the SVID Voltage override. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. You can use the or keys to set...
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... 0.1V to the falling edge of the BCLK DP. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to the falling edge of the BCLK DP. Clock Crossing Voltage [Auto...
... 0.1V to the falling edge of the BCLK DP. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to the falling edge of the BCLK DP. Clock Crossing Voltage [Auto...
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... VRM efficiency, reduce the phase number under heavy system loading. CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to balance the CPU load based on the temperature or on to enable this item to get higher voltage and good... overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty ...
... VRM efficiency, reduce the phase number under heavy system loading. CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to balance the CPU load based on the temperature or on to enable this item to get higher voltage and good... overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty ...
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... to undo the changes Click or tap to increase DRAM power efficiency. DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile 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
... to undo the changes Click or tap to increase DRAM power efficiency. DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile 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