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...computer and unplug the power cord. 2. BATT_CON VBAT GND PIN 1 3. 1 Headers 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you intend to overclocking, use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. • If the steps... need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a highlevel signal to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. You can ...
...computer and unplug the power cord. 2. BATT_CON VBAT GND PIN 1 3. 1 Headers 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you intend to overclocking, use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. • If the steps... need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a highlevel signal to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. You can ...
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..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to overclocking. DIS_ME 12 23 Normal (Default) Disable ME Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it . Removing 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, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. After clearing...
..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to overclocking. DIS_ME 12 23 Normal (Default) Disable ME Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it . Removing 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, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. After clearing...
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...button until the memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is ...plugged to a power source indicating that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. To stop...
...button until the memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is ...plugged to a power source indicating that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. To stop...
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...shows the current Sonic SoundStage profile when you press the Sonic SoundStage button. Slow Mode switch Slow Mode switch allows your system to overclocking. 5. KEBOT 6. KeyBot button (KeyBot) Press this button to activate the Sonic SoundStage feature. Sonic SoundStage button (SOUNDSTAGE) Press this... button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to provide better overclocking SLOW_MODE margins when using the Slow Mode switch. 1-18 Motherboard Pin Definition Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to activate...
...shows the current Sonic SoundStage profile when you press the Sonic SoundStage button. Slow Mode switch Slow Mode switch allows your system to overclocking. 5. KEBOT 6. KeyBot button (KeyBot) Press this button to activate the Sonic SoundStage feature. Sonic SoundStage button (SOUNDSTAGE) Press this... button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to provide better overclocking SLOW_MODE margins when using the Slow Mode switch. 1-18 Motherboard Pin Definition Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to activate...
PRIME Z270-K Users manual English
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... the next page) viii ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS quiet thermal solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Q-Design - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O voltage at 0.005V increment - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH heatsink and MOS heatsink solution Precision Tweaker 2: - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - PRIME Z270-K specifications summary Specifications ASUS EPU - ASUS AI Charger - Tuner...
... the next page) viii ASUS EZ Flash 3 ASUS quiet thermal solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Q-Design - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I/O voltage at 0.005V increment - ASUS Q-Slot Quiet Thermal Design - Stylish Fanless Design: PCH heatsink and MOS heatsink solution Precision Tweaker 2: - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - PRIME Z270-K specifications summary Specifications ASUS EPU - ASUS AI Charger - Tuner...
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...memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. 1.4 System memory Overview This ...system stability, use of the following: - Profile is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-11 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows®...
...memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Refer to www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. 1.4 System memory Overview This ...system stability, use of the following: - Profile is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) ASUS PRIME Z270-K 1-11 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows®...
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... program configures system overclocking* Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode...
... program configures system overclocking* Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-7 2.2.1 EZ Mode...
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...information. Refer to RAID mode. It also allows you want to view and tweak the overclocking* settings of your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . EZ Tuning Wizard (F11... Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For ...
...information. Refer to RAID mode. It also allows you want to view and tweak the overclocking* settings of your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . EZ Tuning Wizard (F11... Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For ...
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... easily set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-13 Click Next then click Yes to open 2. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your system using this feature. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click...
... easily set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-13 Click Next then click Yes to open 2. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your system using this feature. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click...
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...18 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending on the CPU and ...DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows ...
...18 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending on the CPU and ...DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows ...
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... Control The subitems in this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.6 OC Tuner [Keep Current Settings] This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and ...press the key. Select the auto mode to set the memory operating frequency. To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. 2.5.7 EPU and Performance Mode [Auto] EPU and Performance Mode lets you to apply the optimized ...
... Control The subitems in this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.6 OC Tuner [Keep Current Settings] This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and ...press the key. Select the auto mode to set the memory operating frequency. To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. 2.5.7 EPU and Performance Mode [Auto] EPU and Performance Mode lets you to apply the optimized ...
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... frequency for extra power support. The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for a quicker transient response speed. Probe] Select to... Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU specification....
... frequency for extra power support. The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. ASUS PRIME Z270-K 2-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for a quicker transient response speed. Probe] Select to... Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU specification....
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...performance may vary depending on the GT loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency. CPU Graphics VRM...a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Higher levels of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the GT and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Graphics Load-Line ...
...performance may vary depending on the GT loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to decrease DRAM power efficiency. CPU Graphics VRM...a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Higher levels of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the GT and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Graphics Load-Line ...
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...: [Auto] [8] - [83] 2.5.17 Max. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. Use the and keys to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [83] 2.5.16 Max. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [83] 2.5.18 CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you ... to configure the offset for some specific CPU types. Use the and keys to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage Mode to set the CPU Core Voltage override.
...: [Auto] [8] - [83] 2.5.17 Max. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. Use the and keys to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [83] 2.5.16 Max. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [83] 2.5.18 CPU Core/Cache Voltage [Auto] This item allows you ... to configure the offset for some specific CPU types. Use the and keys to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage Mode to set the CPU Core Voltage override.
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... multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. 2-44 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. For more details, see section...
... multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. 2-44 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. For more details, see section...