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...-quality conductive polymer capacitors for frequently accessed data or applications. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily delivers... stable system-level upgrades for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for various overclocking scenarios, with the cloud for every use low. 1.1.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design DIGI+ VRM All-new digital CPU power...
...-quality conductive polymer capacitors for frequently accessed data or applications. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily delivers... stable system-level upgrades for a more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Users can adjust CPU PWM voltages and frequencies for various overclocking scenarios, with the cloud for every use low. 1.1.2 DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design DIGI+ VRM All-new digital CPU power...
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...use software package. ESD Protect your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and more reliable computing environment. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that makes it easier for ...switch back and forth between different utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-3 MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. This all up to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor...
...use software package. ESD Protect your smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and more reliable computing environment. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that makes it easier for ...switch back and forth between different utilities. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-3 MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. This all up to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor...
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c) For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. Check... actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of...
c) For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft. Check... actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is the standard way of...
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to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. button • Refer to switch lights continuously. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. button Installing DIMMs ...
to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of failsafe settings. button • Refer to switch lights continuously. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. button Installing DIMMs ...
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... CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup...
... CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup...
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...overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO ...3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI ...
...overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO ...3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI ...
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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. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode ...
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. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode ...
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...] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per core or all cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] ASUS H87-PRO 3-9 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the processor to its possible minimum value. The configuration options...
...] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per core or all cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] ASUS H87-PRO 3-9 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the processor to its possible minimum value. The configuration options...
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...to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Use the or keys to [...to [Manual Adjustment]. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU frequency. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX] This item allows you to CPU loading. Configuration options: [...
...to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Use the or keys to [...to [Manual Adjustment]. CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed CPU frequency. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. CPU Fixed Frequency [XXX] This item allows you to CPU loading. Configuration options: [...
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.... We recommend you to help consume less power or increase to disable this item when overclocking. Use the and keys to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when doing over-voltage...ASUS H87-PRO 3-15 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you set a higher current limiy to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this item to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking...
.... We recommend you to help consume less power or increase to disable this item when overclocking. Use the and keys to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when doing over-voltage...ASUS H87-PRO 3-15 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you set a higher current limiy to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this item to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking...
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... [-87.5%] [-100%] Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] Allows you to eliminate current imbalance that can result from 0A to enlarge the overclocking potential. It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50]... Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to 50A at all times. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator ...
... [-87.5%] [-100%] Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] Allows you to eliminate current imbalance that can result from 0A to enlarge the overclocking potential. It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50]... Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to 50A at all times. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator ...
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... core frequency. The values range from 0A to set an input voltage for the processor by a negative value. Use and key to enlarge the overclocking potential. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to 30A at 1Amp increment. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient... Voltage to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to 3.040V with a 0.001V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-17 The values range from 0.800V to [Manual Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to adjust the value.
... core frequency. The values range from 0A to set an input voltage for the processor by a negative value. Use and key to enlarge the overclocking potential. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to 30A at 1Amp increment. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient... Voltage to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to 3.040V with a 0.001V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-17 The values range from 0.800V to [Manual Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to adjust the value.
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... Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you to configure the amount of the I /O Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with the voltage...
... Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you to configure the amount of the I /O Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with the voltage...
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...A/B. The system may need better cooling system to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-21 Use the or keys to adjust the value. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the I/O on the PCH. ...DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fraction of DRAM voltage as reference on the control lines. Use the...
...A/B. The system may need better cooling system to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-21 Use the or keys to adjust the value. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the I/O on the PCH. ...DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fraction of DRAM voltage as reference on the control lines. Use the...
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...; Do not remove the thermal module. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to a low value for power efficiency. 2 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-5 Adjust to a high value for system performance or...
...; Do not remove the thermal module. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to a low value for power efficiency. 2 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-5 Adjust to a high value for system performance or...
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... 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-7 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU Cache and Core frequencies, and related voltages for detailed software configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for an enhanced system stability and boost performance. It also provides the Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking...
... 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-7 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency, CPU Cache and Core frequencies, and related voltages for detailed software configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for an enhanced system stability and boost performance. It also provides the Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking...