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...The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-to patch memory issues...protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design - ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorite function allows you to quickly access the ...
...The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls, providing you to configure the overclocking settings, adjust the frequencies and related voltages, remotely control the system via a mobile device, and other easy-to patch memory issues...protects expensive devices and the motherboard from damage caused by power surges from switching power supply unit (PSU). 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design - ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • New My Favorite function allows you to quickly access the ...
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.... • Always install the DIMMS with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The stability and compatibility of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of... below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of the same version or data code (D/ C) from the...
.... • Always install the DIMMS with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The stability and compatibility of 3GB system memory if you install memory modules of... below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is the standard way of the same version or data code (D/ C) from the...
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To erase the RTC RAM: H87M-PLUS CLRTC 2 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC H87M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the ... the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. 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. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the ... the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 1 ASUS H87M-PLUS 1-13
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... are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS MemOK! function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning...the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also...
... are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! H87M-PLUS H87M-PLUS MemOK! function. • The MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning...the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also...
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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 you change the default BIOS settings except in the ... to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 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 requires...
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 you change the default BIOS settings except in the ... to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 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 requires...
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... options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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...
... options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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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The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-9 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. If you installed on the CPU and DIMM ... system to malfunction. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [X.M.P.] Allows ...
The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-9 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. If you installed on the CPU and DIMM ... system to malfunction. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [X.M.P.] Allows ...
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... [Optimized ...] Allows you to set the power phase based on your CPU specification. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Use the or keys to CPU loading. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto...to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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. Configuration options...
... [Optimized ...] Allows you to set the power phase based on your CPU specification. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Use the or keys to CPU loading. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto...to [Manual Adjustment]. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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. Configuration options...
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... Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [+] [-] Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-15 Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to prevent ...frequency and power throttling when overclocking. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable...
... Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [+] [-] Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-15 Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to prevent ...frequency and power throttling when overclocking. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Allows you... options: [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. We recommend you to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when doing over-voltage. It finds the balance...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Power Configuration CPU Integrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Allows you... options: [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. We recommend you to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when doing over-voltage. It finds the balance...
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...[Manual Mode]. CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-17 Extreme OV [Disabled] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to enable or disable extreme over-voltage. CPU Core Voltage Override...Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Core Voltage override. Increase the amount of the processor. The values range from 0A to enlarge the overclocking potential. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. The values range from 0.001V...
...[Manual Mode]. CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to adjust the value. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-17 Extreme OV [Disabled] This item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to enable or disable extreme over-voltage. CPU Core Voltage Override...Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Core Voltage override. Increase the amount of the processor. The values range from 0A to enlarge the overclocking potential. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. The values range from 0.001V...
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... Use the or keys to [Enabled]. 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. Use the or keys to 0.999V with a 0.001V ... The values range from 0.001V to add voltage for Turbo Mode CPU Graphics. Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-19 The values range from 0.001V to adjust the value. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 0.999V with a...
... Use the or keys to [Enabled]. 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. Use the or keys to 0.999V with a 0.001V ... The values range from 0.001V to add voltage for Turbo Mode CPU Graphics. Increase the amount of voltage when increasing DRAM frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS H87M-PLUS 3-19 The values range from 0.001V to adjust the value. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 0.999V with a...
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...voltage requirement below 1.65V. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a CPU input voltage for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.3950x to 1.800V with a 0.0050x interval. The values range from 1.185V to 0.6300x with a 0....to set the voltage for the I/O on the control lines. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set a fraction of DRAM voltage as reference on the PCH. PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [...
...voltage requirement below 1.65V. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a CPU input voltage for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.3950x to 1.800V with a 0.0050x interval. The values range from 1.185V to 0.6300x with a 0....to set the voltage for the I/O on the control lines. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set a fraction of DRAM voltage as reference on the PCH. PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [...
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...performance. The thermal conditions should be monitored. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust the voltage range to control the CPU Load-line. CPU Power Duty ...detailed software configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to a low value for system performance or to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. Chapter 4 ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-5 To launch DIGI+VRM, ...
...performance. The thermal conditions should be monitored. A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust the voltage range to control the CPU Load-line. CPU Power Duty ...detailed software configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to a low value for system performance or to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. Chapter 4 ASUS H87M-PLUS 4-5 To launch DIGI+VRM, ...
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It also provides the Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. Refer to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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 frequency...
It also provides the Auto Tuning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. Refer to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. 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 frequency...
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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. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
... 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. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support