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...default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Check with the same CAS Latency. The system maps the total size of... accessing information from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using ...
...default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Check with the same CAS Latency. The system maps the total size of... accessing information from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Use a maximum of 3 GB system memory if you are using ...
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... setting, insert the jumper to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to short the two pins. 3. CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) H170 PRO GAMING CPU_OV setting 1-12 Chapter 1: ...Product introduction Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. Hold down...
... setting, insert the jumper to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to short the two pins. 3. CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) H170 PRO GAMING CPU_OV setting 1-12 Chapter 1: ...Product introduction Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. Hold down...
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... system information, and allows you an overview of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The EZ Mode provides you to select the display language... priority Displays the Advanced mode menus The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Refer to the system. The default screen for details.
... system information, and allows you an overview of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The EZ Mode provides you to select the display language... priority Displays the Advanced mode menus The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Refer to the system. The default screen for details.
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...Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the ... that you can select for more information. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for your fans. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-9 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS.
...Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the ... that you can select for more information. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for your fans. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-9 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS.
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... click Next. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-13 RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your system using this feature. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to confirm ...auto-tuning. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. Click Next then click Yes to their...
... click Next. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-13 RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your system using this feature. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to confirm ...auto-tuning. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. Click Next then click Yes to their...
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2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Auto]. The configuration ... Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-19 Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows you installed on the motherboard.
2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Auto]. The configuration ... Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-19 Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows you installed on the motherboard.
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...Level 4] [Level 5] [Level 6] [Level 7] The boosted performance may cause the system to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from communicating with a 50KHz interval. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and ... module. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-21 2.5.7 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from 250KHz to adjust the value. Use the...
...Level 4] [Level 5] [Level 6] [Level 7] The boosted performance may cause the system to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from communicating with a 50KHz interval. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and ... module. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-21 2.5.7 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from 250KHz to adjust the value. Use the...
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...Optimized] [Extreme] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to [Extreme]. CPU Graphics Switching Frequency [Auto] This item ... vary depending on the CPU Graphics loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for a quicker transient response speed. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to set ...
...Optimized] [Extreme] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to [Extreme]. CPU Graphics Switching Frequency [Auto] This item ... vary depending on the CPU Graphics loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for a quicker transient response speed. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to set ...
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...phase control. Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. IA/DC Load Line [Auto] Allows you to limit the DC Loadline in this menu allow you to set the package power time window.... Use and key to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-23 Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] Allows you to limit the AC Loadline in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. CPU Graphics...
...phase control. Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. IA/DC Load Line [Auto] Allows you to limit the DC Loadline in this menu allow you to set the package power time window.... Use and key to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. ASUS H170 PRO GAMING 2-23 Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) [Enabled] Allows you to limit the AC Loadline in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. CPU Graphics...
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CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. The values range from -0.635V to +0.635V with a 0.005V interval. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by ...
CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. The values range from -0.635V to +0.635V with a 0.005V interval. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by ...
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... special functions. Press [Enter] to save profile from your USB drive. 2-44 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select ...to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to configure options for the profile you want to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned...
... special functions. Press [Enter] to save profile from your USB drive. 2-44 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select ...to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to configure options for the profile you want to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned...