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... downloading it , may obtain it shipped to, by sending a request to the source code of this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without intent to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding... binary/object code. This offer is authorized in receipt of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
... downloading it , may obtain it shipped to, by sending a request to the source code of this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for backup purposes, without intent to duly provide complete source code as the corresponding... binary/object code. This offer is authorized in receipt of such software and/or other Free Open Source Software Licenses. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
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These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. . Keys enclosed in this manual. If you must press two or more information Refer to the following symbols used in the less...the enclosed key. + + Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to complete a task. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such ...
These documents are linked with a plus sign (+). NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. . Keys enclosed in this manual. If you must press two or more information Refer to the following symbols used in the less...the enclosed key. + + Example: means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to complete a task. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such ...
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... on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do so can be about 3GB or less. Press...system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-7 Use a maximum of these memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) ...
... on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you are available in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do so can be about 3GB or less. Press...system maps the total size of the same version or date code (D/C) from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-7 Use a maximum of these memory modules depend on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) ...
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... Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-19 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If .../64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE 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,...
... Click Drivers, Utilities, AHCI/RAID Driver, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs to maximize the features of the Support DVD are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS H87I-PLUS 1-19 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. If .../64bit) and Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit) Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. Refer to your ASUS motherboard. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE 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,...
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ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select ... a USB flash disk in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite...
ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select ... a USB flash disk in case you need to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. With this utlity, you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite...
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... Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Per Core] and allows you to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. Target CPU Graphics Speed...] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set to set the 2-Core Ratio Limit. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] This item ...
... Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Per Core] and allows you to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. Target CPU Graphics Speed...] [Enabled] [Disabled] Default set to set the 2-Core Ratio Limit. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] This item ...
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...loading. Use the or keys to the default setting. 2.5.8 CPU Graphics Max. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is ] Allows you to enable the GPU Boost to accelerate the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance.... Ratio [Auto] [Auto] [Manual] The CPU Graphics Max. Ratio value. Configuration options: [As is set to [Per Core] and allows you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit. ...
...loading. Use the or keys to the default setting. 2.5.8 CPU Graphics Max. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is ] Allows you to enable the GPU Boost to accelerate the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance.... Ratio [Auto] [Auto] [Manual] The CPU Graphics Max. Ratio value. Configuration options: [As is set to [Per Core] and allows you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit. ...
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...% (Ultra High), and 100% (Extreme). ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-17 Use the and keys to become unstable! This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from 200kHz to 350kHz with a 50kHz interval. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when...maintain the current VRM balance. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set the power phase based on your CPU specification. The CPU working voltage will decrease ...
...% (Ultra High), and 100% (Extreme). ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-17 Use the and keys to become unstable! This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from 200kHz to 350kHz with a 50kHz interval. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when...maintain the current VRM balance. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you to set the power phase based on your CPU specification. The CPU working voltage will decrease ...
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Disable to make the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator work in high performance at 1Amp increment. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] - ... [-87.5%] [-100%] Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Allows you to improve ...
Disable to make the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator work in high performance at 1Amp increment. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] - ... [-87.5%] [-100%] Power Fast Ramp Response [Auto] Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Allows you to improve ...
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... available for the CPU. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set to set the total adaptive mode CPU core voltage. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto...the overclocking potential. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] [Adaptive Mode] is set the additional turbo mode CPU core voltage. Higher value provides better power-...
... available for the CPU. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set to set the total adaptive mode CPU core voltage. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto...the overclocking potential. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] [Adaptive Mode] is set the additional turbo mode CPU core voltage. Higher value provides better power-...
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... from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-21 The following items appear only when you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the uncore of the processor including its cache. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] [Adaptive...
... from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-21 The following items appear only when you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the uncore of the processor including its cache. The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] [Adaptive...
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... RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. 2.7.5 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to ... Sets to [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 100%. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only ...
... RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set CPU Fan Profile to [Manual]. 2.7.5 [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to ... Sets to [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 100%. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM] This item appears only ...
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... disable or set the Chassis fan warning speed. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values ...quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-35 Chassis Fan Min. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will...
... disable or set the Chassis fan warning speed. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Max. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. The values ...quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS H87I-PLUS 2-35 Chassis Fan Min. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will...