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Any excess memory from the same vendor. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC ...channel configuration. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel 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 ...
Any excess memory from the same vendor. c) For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC ...channel configuration. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you do any of the following: a) Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel 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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.... button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the... at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press the ...
.... button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the... at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch to boot after turning on a bare or opencase system. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights up due to BIOS overclocking, press the ...
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the Real... the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system...
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the Real... the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system...
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... in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and...
... in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-1 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and...
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... sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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. Refer to configure the BIOS...
... sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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. Refer to configure the BIOS...
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Confirm the password when prompted. After 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. From the ... press . 4. 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
Confirm the password when prompted. After 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. From the ... press . 4. 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
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...memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set to [Manual]. When the CPU Core Ratio is set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [S��y�n�c��A�l�l�C��o�r�e�s��], the following ...Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to adjust the value. If you to set the BCLK frequency to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your memory module. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled]...
...memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set to [Manual]. When the CPU Core Ratio is set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [S��y�n�c��A�l�l�C��o�r�e�s��], the following ...Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to adjust the value. If you to set the BCLK frequency to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your memory module. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled]...
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...;. If you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, and 3-Core Ratio to 100:100. Use the or keys to get the extreme overclocking capability. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-11
...;. If you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, and 3-Core Ratio to 100:100. Use the or keys to get the extreme overclocking capability. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-11
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OC Tuner [As Is] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for an optimal CPU Grapics Ratio. Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] DRAM ...
OC Tuner [As Is] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for an optimal CPU Grapics Ratio. Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [31] DRAM ...
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... automatically set the CPU Voltage Frequency to adjust the value. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. The following item appears only... and the thermal component conditions. CPU Fixed Frequency [300] This item allows you to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to set the optimized scrambler setting...
... automatically set the CPU Voltage Frequency to adjust the value. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. The following item appears only... and the thermal component conditions. CPU Fixed Frequency [300] This item allows you to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to set the optimized scrambler setting...
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...thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove ...VRM phase and the thermal conditions of the CPU. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you set the power phase ...
...thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove ...VRM phase and the thermal conditions of the CPU. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you set the power phase ...
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...Control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme] Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Allows you to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-17 Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to increase the O.C. Allows you to...NOT remove the thermal module. DRAM Current Capability [100%] A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the overclocking range simultaneously. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to a decreased average power consumption and decreased ...
...Control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme] Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. Allows you to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-17 Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to increase the O.C. Allows you to...NOT remove the thermal module. DRAM Current Capability [100%] A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the overclocking range simultaneously. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to a decreased average power consumption and decreased ...
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... The CPU Integrated VR Current Limit is the only item that appears when you set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback [Auto] Allows your system to take precautionary actions to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [...Offset appears and allows you to set its value from 0.125 to adjust the value. Use the or keys to disable this item when overclocking. We recommend you to adjust the value. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to set Turbo Mode to [Disabled]. Use...
... The CPU Integrated VR Current Limit is the only item that appears when you set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback [Auto] Allows your system to take precautionary actions to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [...Offset appears and allows you to set its value from 0.125 to adjust the value. Use the or keys to disable this item when overclocking. We recommend you to adjust the value. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to set Turbo Mode to [Disabled]. Use...
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...at 1Amp increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Allows you to enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from 0A to 80A at 1Amp increment. The values range from a load current oscillating near the ... Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to enlarge the overclocking potential. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Power Current Slope [...
...at 1Amp increment. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Allows you to enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from 0A to 80A at 1Amp increment. The values range from a load current oscillating near the ... Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to enlarge the overclocking potential. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Power Current Slope [...
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You can choose a high level voltage to overclock, but will not guarantee the CPU life. Increase the voltage when increasing Ring frequency. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. Offset Mode ...
You can choose a high level voltage to overclock, but will not guarantee the CPU life. Increase the voltage when increasing Ring frequency. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. Offset Mode ...
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... a 0.001V interval. The values range from 0.800V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. The values range from 0.001V to adjust the value. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set to...
... a 0.001V interval. The values range from 0.800V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. The values range from 0.001V to adjust the value. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you set to...
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... the BCLK DP. You can use the or keys to [Enabled] for EMI control. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to adjust the value. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 0.1V to 1.9V with a 0.00625V interval. The values range...
... the BCLK DP. You can use the or keys to [Enabled] for EMI control. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to adjust the value. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 0.1V to 1.9V with a 0.00625V interval. The values range...
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... VRM power consumption delivery. CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to apply the changes CPU Load-line Calibration CPU Load-line Calibration adjusts the voltage range and controls the system temperature.... VRM frequency gets quicker transient response. CPU Power Phase Control CPU Power Phase Control allows you to 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. ...
... VRM power consumption delivery. CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to apply the changes CPU Load-line Calibration CPU Load-line Calibration adjusts the voltage range and controls the system temperature.... VRM frequency gets quicker transient response. CPU Power Phase Control CPU Power Phase Control allows you to 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. ...
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... increase DRAM power efficiency. Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-11 DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for system stability or to apply the changes DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Adjusting the DRAM...
... increase DRAM power efficiency. Chapter 4 ASUS GRYPHON Z87 4-11 DRAM Power Phase Control Select Extreme for full phase mode to increase system performance or select Optimized for system stability or to apply the changes DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Adjusting the DRAM...