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... performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for caching function. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to quickly resume from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power... introduction EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more efficient computing experience. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® ...
... performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments and easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for caching function. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to quickly resume from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power... introduction EPU Tap into the world's first real-time PC power saving chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more efficient computing experience. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® ...
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MemOK! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any user interaction. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-3 USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer...sleep or hibernation mode. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you an extremely silent and cooling experience with ESD Guards. It ...
MemOK! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) conditions can happen while plugging or unplugging any user interaction. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-3 USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all up to 170% faster than the already impressive USB 3.0 transfer...sleep or hibernation mode. MemOK!, the remarkable memory rescue tool, allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you an extremely silent and cooling experience with ESD Guards. It ...
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... than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory...Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. 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 recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the Microsoft...
... than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory...Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. 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 recommended to protect the CPU. • Due to the Microsoft...
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... test processes. • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may ...case system. If the installed DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! A message will appear during the...
... test processes. • Due to boot and load BIOS default settings. button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may ...case system. If the installed DIMMs still fail to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-13 To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! A message will appear during the...
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...when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re-enter data. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS...due to pins 2-3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to...
...when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to re-enter data. Chapter 1 ASUS H87-PRO 1-15 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS...due to pins 2-3. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to...
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... and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure...the BIOS file, rename it as H87PRO.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 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 UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that...
... and convenient mouse input. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to instability or boot failure...the BIOS file, rename it as H87PRO.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 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 UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that...
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... Last modified settings Quick note Menu bar The menu bar on top of 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. Boot Tool Exit For changing...
... Last modified settings Quick note Menu bar The menu bar on top of 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. Boot Tool Exit For changing...
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.../ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set to malfunction. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on... motherboard. 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 set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per core or all cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] ASUS H87-PRO 3-9
.../ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Allows you to set to malfunction. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on... motherboard. 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 set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per core or all cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [30] ASUS H87-PRO 3-9
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...you to adjust the voltage range from 200kHz to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. This following percentages to [Manual Adjustment]. ...-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. 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.
...you to adjust the voltage range from 200kHz to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. This following percentages to [Manual Adjustment]. ...-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage. 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.
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...Decrease to help consume less power or increase to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-15 Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the external regulator exceeds...long duration package power. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [+] [-] CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback [Auto] Allows your core processor's speed to run faster...
...Decrease to help consume less power or increase to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-15 Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the external regulator exceeds...long duration package power. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [+] [-] CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback [Auto] Allows your core processor's speed to run faster...
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...Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from a load current oscillating near the switching frequency. The values range from 0A to set the... [Auto] Allows you to 80A at 1Amp increment. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Use and key to improve the power saving mode on the Fully...
...Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from a load current oscillating near the switching frequency. The values range from 0A to set the... [Auto] Allows you to 80A at 1Amp increment. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Use and key to improve the power saving mode on the Fully...
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Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage ... of voltage fed to the cores of voltage when increasing core frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-17 Use and key to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from 0.800V to set the CPU Core Voltage override. Offset...
Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to [Manual Mode]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage ... of voltage fed to the cores of voltage when increasing core frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-17 Use and key to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to enlarge the overclocking potential. The values range from 0.800V to set the CPU Core Voltage override. Offset...
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... analog portion of the I/O on the processor. According to the digital portion of the I/O on the processor. We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you to configure the amount of voltage fed to Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with a 0.001V interval. The values...
... analog portion of the I/O on the processor. According to the digital portion of the I/O on the processor. We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you to configure the amount of voltage fed to Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with a 0.001V interval. The values...
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... values range from 1.185V to 2.135V with a 0.0050x interval. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the I/O on the PCH. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.005V interval... ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.005V interval. Use the or keys to work stably under high voltage settings. The values range from 0.735V to 1.500V with a 0.0050x interval. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-21 Use the or...
... values range from 1.185V to 2.135V with a 0.0050x interval. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for the I/O on the PCH. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.005V interval... ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.005V interval. Use the or keys to work stably under high voltage settings. The values range from 0.735V to 1.500V with a 0.0050x interval. Chapter 3 ASUS H87-PRO 3-21 Use the or...
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...loading to a low value for power efficiency. 2 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-5 1 CPU Load-line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage range to get more transient and better thermal ... thermal module. Adjust to a high value for detailed software configuration. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for system performance or to increase VRM efficiency. 4 CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response...
...loading to a low value for power efficiency. 2 CPU Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-5 1 CPU Load-line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage range to get more transient and better thermal ... thermal module. Adjust to a high value for detailed software configuration. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for system performance or to increase VRM efficiency. 4 CPU Voltage Frequency Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response...
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... detailed software configuration. Using TurboV EVO CPU Frequency Click to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. For system stability, all the changes Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-7 To launch TurboV EVO, click TurboV EVO on the next system boot.... Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for an enhanced system stability and boost performance. Setting a high voltage...
... detailed software configuration. Using TurboV EVO CPU Frequency Click to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. For system stability, all the changes Chapter 4 ASUS H87-PRO 4-7 To launch TurboV EVO, click TurboV EVO on the next system boot.... Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for an enhanced system stability and boost performance. Setting a high voltage...