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... PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Copies of these licenses are used only for the cost of this... and the location where you give us a notification to Provide Source Code of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY...
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... are unplugged before the signal cables are using, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If possible, disconnect all cables are...
... are unplugged before the signal cables are using, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding components, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. If possible, disconnect all cables are...
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Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Italics Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. Example: means that you must press the .... Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to yourself when completing a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that may have been added...
Refer to emphasize a word or a phrase. Italics Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. Example: means that you must press the .... Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to yourself when completing a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that may have been added...
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... to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Check with the same CAS Latency. To operate at the vendor-marked or at... a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to install 4GB or...
... to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Check with the same CAS Latency. To operate at the vendor-marked or at... a higher frequency, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to install 4GB or...
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... install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications..., and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Click the Drivers, Utilities, Manual, or Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction If Autorun is for reference only....
... install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to change at www.asus.com for detailed information. 1.9.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications..., and utilities that you can install to display their respective menus. Click the Drivers, Utilities, Manual, or Specials tabs to avail all motherboard features. To run the DVD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction If Autorun is for reference only....
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...in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. The screen captures are from file Click to select a boot logo Click to find and select the BIOS from H170-PLUS D3 BIOS 0307 version. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-1 To launch EZ Update,... click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • The screen captures are for reference only. ...
...in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. The screen captures are from file Click to select a boot logo Click to find and select the BIOS from H170-PLUS D3 BIOS 0307 version. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-1 To launch EZ Update,... click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • The screen captures are for reference only. ...
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... button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Shows the bootable devices Search on FAQs Displays the Selects the boot Advanced device priority mode menus The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-7 Click to...
... button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Shows the bootable devices Search on FAQs Displays the Selects the boot Advanced device priority mode menus The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-7 Click to...
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Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your desired settings. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your BIOS. Use this button ... . Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to select the language that menu. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-9 Menu bar The menu bar on top of your fans. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Refer to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. MyFavorites (F3) This...
Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your desired settings. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your BIOS. Use this button ... . Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to select the language that menu. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-9 Menu bar The menu bar on top of your fans. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Refer to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. MyFavorites (F3) This...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.
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Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Speed points Click to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
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...allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Manual]. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-19 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking...vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to malfunction. The following items appear only when you to achieve the desired CPU internal ...
...allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Manual]. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-19 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking...vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to malfunction. The following items appear only when you to achieve the desired CPU internal ...
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...Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. If you set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically...Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to [Auto]. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started Use the or to adjust the ...
...Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. If you set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically...Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to [Auto]. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started Use the or to adjust the ...
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... response speed. 2.5.11 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects the CPU power voltage. Select [Manual] to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of the... following item appears only when you to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module.
... response speed. 2.5.11 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects the CPU power voltage. Select [Manual] to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of the... following item appears only when you to set the CPU VRM Switching Frequency to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module.
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... depending on the GT specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally to 100%. CPU Graphics Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the GT transient response speed and the component thermal production. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-23 CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line...
... depending on the GT specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally to 100%. CPU Graphics Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the GT transient response speed and the component thermal production. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-23 CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line...
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... a 1 interval. 2.5.18 CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set a higher current limit to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you set... the CPU Core Voltage override. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Core Voltage.... The values range from 8 to set the maximum possible CPU graphics ratio. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-25
... a 1 interval. 2.5.18 CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set a higher current limit to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you set... the CPU Core Voltage override. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Core Voltage.... The values range from 8 to set the maximum possible CPU graphics ratio. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-25
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...to configure the mode of voltage fed to the CPU Graphics Voltage. Offset mode modifies values by a negative value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]. 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started The following items appear only when you set is affected by the offset value. The ... CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the voltage for the DRAM. Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency. Manual mode allows user-defined values. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive...
...to configure the mode of voltage fed to the CPU Graphics Voltage. Offset mode modifies values by a negative value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode]. 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started The following items appear only when you set is affected by the offset value. The ... CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the voltage for the DRAM. Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency. Manual mode allows user-defined values. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage to [Adaptive...
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... range from 0.39500V to 0.63000V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.23 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to [Manual Mode] CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you set the PCH core voltage. The following item appears only when you to set the... value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the value. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-27 Use the or keys to configure the CPU Graphics Voltage Offset. The values range from the memory bus. You can use the or keys...
... range from 0.39500V to 0.63000V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.23 PCH Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to [Manual Mode] CPU Graphics Voltage Override [Auto] This item allows you set the PCH core voltage. The following item appears only when you to set the... value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto] This item allows you to adjust the value. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-27 Use the or keys to configure the CPU Graphics Voltage Offset. The values range from the memory bus. You can use the or keys...
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... enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to 75ºC. The values range from 20% to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-37 Configuration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when... [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Middle Temperature [25] Use the or keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When the...
... enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to 75ºC. The values range from 20% to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. ASUS H170-PLUS D3 2-37 Configuration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when... [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Middle Temperature [25] Use the or keys to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When the...
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... items appear only when you set the value for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to disable or set the Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan ... fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set the chassis fan warning speed. The values range from 60% to [Manual]. Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Source [CPU] This item controls the assigned fan according to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle. Chassis Fan 1/2...
... items appear only when you set the value for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to [PWM Mode] or [DC Mode]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to disable or set the Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan ... fan speed control parameters. The following four items appear only when you set the chassis fan warning speed. The values range from 60% to [Manual]. Chassis Fan 1/2 Q-Fan Source [CPU] This item controls the assigned fan according to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle. Chassis Fan 1/2...
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...symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be able to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in municipal waste. Check local regulations for protecting our environment. VCCI: Japan Compliance ...http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from our commitment to be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the instruction manual. DO...
...symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be able to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in municipal waste. Check local regulations for protecting our environment. VCCI: Japan Compliance ...http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from our commitment to be placed in municipal waste. This product has been designed to the instruction manual. DO...