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... 3-49 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-50 3.10 Exit menu 3-51 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-52 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2...CPU Configuration 3-26 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-28 3.6.3 SATA Configuration 3-30 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-31 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-33 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 3-34 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-35 3.6.8 APM 3-37 3.6.9 Network Stack 3-38 3.7 Monitor menu 3-39 3.8 Boot menu 3-43 3.9 Tools menu 3-49 3.9.1 ASUS...
... 3-49 3.9.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-50 3.10 Exit menu 3-51 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-52 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2...CPU Configuration 3-26 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-28 3.6.3 SATA Configuration 3-30 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration 3-31 3.6.5 USB Configuration 3-33 3.6.6 Platform Misc Configuration 3-34 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-35 3.6.8 APM 3-37 3.6.9 Network Stack 3-38 3.7 Monitor menu 3-39 3.8 Boot menu 3-43 3.9 Tools menu 3-49 3.9.1 ASUS...
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... displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory 1024MB Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® I217V Gigabit LAN controller Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (brown) with max. GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN Storage LGA1150 socket for...
... displays simultaneously Maximum shared memory 1024MB Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD® Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology Intel® I217V Gigabit LAN controller Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - 6 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (brown) with max. GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN Storage LGA1150 socket for...
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... USB 3.0 transmission - AI Suite 3 - GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary Other Special Features Internal I/O connectors - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT(DirectKey) header 3 x Thermal Sensor connectors 1 x TPM header (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - EZ Update - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring...
... USB 3.0 transmission - AI Suite 3 - GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary Other Special Features Internal I/O connectors - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x DirectKey button 1 x DRCT(DirectKey) header 3 x Thermal Sensor connectors 1 x TPM header (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - EZ Update - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring...
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...ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. It combines SSD performance and hard drive capacity, operating up to six times faster than a hard-drive-only system to boost the system's overall performance. * 4th Generation Intel® Core™ processors family support...you to adjust fan speeds for optimized cooling, and provides CPU and GPU benchmarks for applications to update and sync with its robust TUF chokes, solid capacitors, and MOSFETs, which supports up to experience the convenience of the latest plug and ...
...ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features the revolutionary and innovative digital VRM, DRAM, and CPU Voltage controllers. It combines SSD performance and hard drive capacity, operating up to six times faster than a hard-drive-only system to boost the system's overall performance. * 4th Generation Intel® Core™ processors family support...you to adjust fan speeds for optimized cooling, and provides CPU and GPU benchmarks for applications to update and sync with its robust TUF chokes, solid capacitors, and MOSFETs, which supports up to experience the convenience of the latest plug and ...
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... on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The stability and compatibility of the same version or data code (D/ C) from a memory module.... For effective use a more details, refer to install 4GB or more memory on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the...
... on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. The stability and compatibility of the same version or data code (D/ C) from a memory module.... For effective use a more details, refer to install 4GB or more memory on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Due to the...
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...ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-31 Chapter 1 CPU, CPU optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU ...;p�p�o�r�t Thermal Radar 2. • To fully use the fan control function, ensure that is bundled with the Gryphon Armor Kit, that you connect only an assistant fan to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers!
...ASUS GRYPHON Z87 1-31 Chapter 1 CPU, CPU optional, chassis, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4; 3-pin ASST_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU ...;p�p�o�r�t Thermal Radar 2. • To fully use the fan control function, ensure that is bundled with the Gryphon Armor Kit, that you connect only an assistant fan to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers!
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... (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to set the profiles supported by your memory module. mode supported by your system to 300.0MHz. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Per Core], the following item appears only when you set the CPU ratio and synchronize automatically either per core or all...
... (X.M.P.) Technology, select this item to set the profiles supported by your memory module. mode supported by your system to 300.0MHz. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Per Core], the following item appears only when you set the CPU ratio and synchronize automatically either per core or all...
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... enhance the power saving condition while switching frequencies. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to decrease DRAM power efficiency. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Frequency Mode [Disabled] Set this item to...
... enhance the power saving condition while switching frequencies. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to decrease DRAM power efficiency. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for extra power support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Active Frequency Mode [Disabled] Set this item to...
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...001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency. The CPU Input Voltage item appears only when they SVID Support item is set SVID Support to [Enabled]. CPU Digital I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To...can use the or keys to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. CPU Analog I /O on the processor. CPU Digital I /O on the processor. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set this item takes the standard value of the I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign ...
...001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency. The CPU Input Voltage item appears only when they SVID Support item is set SVID Support to [Enabled]. CPU Digital I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To...can use the or keys to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. CPU Analog I /O on the processor. CPU Digital I /O on the processor. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set this item takes the standard value of the I /O Voltage Offset Mode Sign ...
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... overflow attacks when combined with extended CPUID functions. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3).... The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects...
... overflow attacks when combined with extended CPUID functions. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3).... The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects...
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...3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to set the a C-state according to the following configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 3.6.2 PCH Configuration Chapter 3 PCI Express Configuration Allows you to set the ASPM... level. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the duration of C7 latency for C6 state. ...
...3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Short] [Long] Package C State Support [Auto] Allows you to set the a C-state according to the following configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [C0/C1] [C2] [C3] [C6] [CPU C7] [CPU C7s] 3.6.2 PCH Configuration Chapter 3 PCI Express Configuration Allows you to set the ASPM... level. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to configure the PCI Express slots. CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to set the duration of C7 latency for C6 state. ...
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...on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. SATA6G_6 [Brown]) These items appear only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or... SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration Allows you to configure the System Agent Configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M] [320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] ASUS GRYPHON[1Z08274M] 3-31 ...
...on memory control hub. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this feature allows the hard disk to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices. SATA6G_6 [Brown]) These items appear only when you set the SATA Mode Selection item to [AHCI] or... SATA Hot Plug Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.4 System Agent Configuration Allows you to configure the System Agent Configuration parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] [160M] [192M] [224M] [256M] [288M] [320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] ASUS GRYPHON[1Z08274M] 3-31 ...
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... [Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU. CPU Voltage Frequency CPU Voltage Frequency affects the VRM transient response and thermal components. Tick on the current system load. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Active Frequency Mode Active Frequency Mode allows ...you to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for overclocking. CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control allows to enlarge overclocking potential. CPU Power Phase Control CPU Power Phase Control allows...
... [Extreme] when using the Intel® iGPU. CPU Voltage Frequency CPU Voltage Frequency affects the VRM transient response and thermal components. Tick on the current system load. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Active Frequency Mode Active Frequency Mode allows ...you to adjust the CPU and DRAM power settings for overclocking. CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control allows to enlarge overclocking potential. CPU Power Phase Control CPU Power Phase Control allows...