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... and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. It offers you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control...view all fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans' specifications and positions. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that offers you to simply...
... and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. It offers you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control...view all fan speeds, and provides you with optimized fan settings based on the fans' specifications and positions. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that offers you to simply...
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... 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the Microsoft®...of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Check with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. or D.O.C.P. ...
... 64-bit Windows® OS when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the Microsoft®...of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Check with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. or D.O.C.P. ...
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... due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-13 To erase the RTC RAM: H87M-PLUS CLRTC 2 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H87M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure...
... due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-13 To erase the RTC RAM: H87M-PLUS CLRTC 2 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H87M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure...
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...ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. Chapter 1 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction MemOK! H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS...whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load the BIOS default settings. switch to enhance system performance...
...ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for successful boot. Chapter 1 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction MemOK! H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS...whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load the BIOS default settings. switch to enhance system performance...
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... run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating... and convenient mouse input. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless...
... run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-1 Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating... and convenient mouse input. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless...
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... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. 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...
... figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for the detailed configurations. 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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...values can cause the system to malfunction. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you installed on the motherboard. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-9 If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this section vary ...depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by...
...values can cause the system to malfunction. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you installed on the motherboard. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-9 If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, select this section vary ...depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options to set the profiles supported by...
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...phase control. This item allows you to set a fixed CPU frequency. Use the or keys to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage.... Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you set a response for stability. CPU Fixed Frequency...
...phase control. This item allows you to set a fixed CPU frequency. Use the or keys to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM specification and affects CPU voltage.... Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows you set a response for stability. CPU Fixed Frequency...
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... [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [+] [-] Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to... set the Turbo Mode to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you...
... [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [+] [-] Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to... set the Turbo Mode to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you...
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... it exits manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] Allows you to disable this item to prevent tripping the...: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Disable to make the Fully...
... it exits manual override mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Idle Power-out Response [Auto] Allows you to disable this item to prevent tripping the...: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. It finds the balance between optimal regulating while staying below the current threshold. Disable to make the Fully...
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... range from 0.001V to the cores of voltage when increasing core frequency. Use the or keys to enlarge the overclocking potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Extreme OV [Disabled] This item allows you to configure the...Core Voltage to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. The values range from 0A to add voltage for Turbo Mode CPU core. CPU Core... condition. Use the or keys to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-17
... range from 0.001V to the cores of voltage when increasing core frequency. Use the or keys to enlarge the overclocking potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition. Extreme OV [Disabled] This item allows you to configure the...Core Voltage to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Power Saving Level 3 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. The values range from 0A to add voltage for Turbo Mode CPU core. CPU Core... condition. Use the or keys to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-17
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... or keys to [Adaptive Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to the analog portion of the I /O on the processor. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-19 The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to set the CPU Cache Voltage to adjust the value. CPU System Agent ...amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] • We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you set the CPU cache voltage offset. CPU Cache Voltage Offset Allows you to [Enabled]. ...
... or keys to [Adaptive Mode]. The values range from 0.001V to the analog portion of the I /O on the processor. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-19 The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to set the CPU Cache Voltage to adjust the value. CPU System Agent ...amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] • We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you set the CPU cache voltage offset. CPU Cache Voltage Offset Allows you to [Enabled]. ...
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...with voltage requirement over 1.65V may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to [Enabled] for EMI control. DRAM DATA... Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.440V with a 0.005V interval. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to adjust the value. CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with a 0.0050x interval. The ...
...with voltage requirement over 1.65V may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to [Enabled] for EMI control. DRAM DATA... Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.440V with a 0.005V interval. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to adjust the value. CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with a 0.0050x interval. The ...
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.... Chapter 4 ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-5 CPU Current Capability 2 CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to increase VRM efficiency. CPU Voltage Frequency 4 Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. To launch...
.... Chapter 4 ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-5 CPU Current Capability 2 CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for detailed software configuration. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to increase VRM efficiency. CPU Voltage Frequency 4 Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and component thermal. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. To launch...
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.... Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for an enhanced system stability and boost performance. Use the Save Profile function to save the changes into a profile Click...provides the Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. To launch TurboV EVO, click TurboV EVO on the next system boot. For system stability, all the changes Chapter 4 ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-7 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO allows you to manually adjust the CPU ...
.... Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for an enhanced system stability and boost performance. Use the Save Profile function to save the changes into a profile Click...provides the Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. To launch TurboV EVO, click TurboV EVO on the next system boot. For system stability, all the changes Chapter 4 ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-7 4.3.4 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO allows you to manually adjust the CPU ...
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... Graphics Voltage mode Drag to adjust CPU Graphics Voltage settings Click to undo all the changes Click to apply all the changes Click to automatically overclock and achieve a total system level up.
... Graphics Voltage mode Drag to adjust CPU Graphics Voltage settings Click to undo all the changes Click to apply all the changes Click to automatically overclock and achieve a total system level up.