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... BIOS setup to reenter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Motherboard Pin Definition 1-3 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short... include system setup information such as a chassis intrusion event. 1 Headers 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you intend to overclocking, use the chassis intrusion detection feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON ...
... BIOS setup to reenter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Motherboard Pin Definition 1-3 After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short... include system setup information such as a chassis intrusion event. 1 Headers 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you intend to overclocking, use the chassis intrusion detection feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON ...
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... the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 ...above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. 2. 2 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the ...
... the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® ME function and to pins 2-3 ...above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. 2. 2 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear the ...
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... a bare or opencase system. MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button to power up or wake up due to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button (START...tuning process, replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on button that are not compatible with a power-on the computer. button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that allows you...
... a bare or opencase system. MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button to power up or wake up due to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button (START...tuning process, replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on button that are not compatible with a power-on the computer. button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that allows you...
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...set the LN2 Mode jumper to [Enable] before using the LN2 cooling system. Slow Mode switch Slow Mode switch allows your system to overclocking. 5. 4. The KeyBot feature supports USB keyboards only. KeyBot button (KeyBot) 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 KEBOT 6. SOUNDSTAGE 7. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this...
...set the LN2 Mode jumper to [Enable] before using the LN2 cooling system. Slow Mode switch Slow Mode switch allows your system to overclocking. 5. 4. The KeyBot feature supports USB keyboards only. KeyBot button (KeyBot) 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 KEBOT 6. SOUNDSTAGE 7. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this...
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... Design - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - Audio that roars on the next page) viii vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I /O Ports Overclocking Protection - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent Voltage at 0.005V increment - vPCH: 3-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - PRIME Z270M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS EPU -
... Design - ASUS EZ Flash 3 Q-Design - Audio that roars on the next page) viii vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I /O Ports Overclocking Protection - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent Voltage at 0.005V increment - vPCH: 3-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - PRIME Z270M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS EPU -
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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 motherboard comes with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. •...standard way of accessing information from a memory module. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-11 The system maps the total size of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The default memory ...
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 motherboard comes with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. •...standard way of accessing information from a memory module. The stability and compatibility of the lower-sized channel for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 1-11 The system maps the total size of these memory modules depend on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • The default memory ...
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..., and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized... language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program.
..., and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized... language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program.
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...Wizard for that the item has a submenu. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your fans. MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows you can select for more information. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to your... 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 ...
...Wizard for that the item has a submenu. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your fans. MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows you can select for more information. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to your... 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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...-tuning. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-13 Click Next then click Yes to open 2. System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. If you installed then click Next. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your settings...
...-tuning. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-13 Click Next then click Yes to open 2. System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. If you installed then click Next. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your settings...
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... to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The following items appear only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The ...configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to malfunction. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure...
... to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The following items appear only when you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The ...configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to malfunction. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure...
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... optimized by the BCLK. If you assign a value for EMI reduction, or set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-21 This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to set the value... the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. BCLK Frequency [100.0000] This item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] and allows you to set this item to [Enabled] for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to [Sync All Cores...
... optimized by the BCLK. If you assign a value for EMI reduction, or set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to enhance the system performance. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-21 This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to set the value... the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. BCLK Frequency [100.0000] This item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] and allows you to set this item to [Enabled] for 2-Core Ratio Limit, do not set to [Sync All Cores...
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... to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for the best energy-saving condition. [Performance Mode] D isables all power-saving settings to...apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [OC Tuner I ] or [OC Tuner II]. 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 installed an efficient CPU...
... to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 DRAM Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for the best energy-saving condition. [Performance Mode] D isables all power-saving settings to...apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [OC Tuner I ] or [OC Tuner II]. 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 installed an efficient CPU...
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...levels of every component's phase. [T. 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. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response...the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from 250KHz to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU specification. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-23...
...levels of every component's phase. [T. 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. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response...the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from 250KHz to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU specification. ASUS PRIME Z270M-PLUS 2-23...
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...the GT loading. Do not remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Use the and keys... [Auto] This item allows you to set the power phase control of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increase the GT and VRM thermal production. Select from level 1 to 7 to adjust the GT power voltage from 250KHz to 500KHz...
...the GT loading. Do not remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Use the and keys... [Auto] This item allows you to set the power phase control of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increase the GT and VRM thermal production. Select from level 1 to 7 to adjust the GT power voltage from 250KHz to 500KHz...
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... CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher CPU core/cache current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. 2.5.14 CPU Graphics Current Limit Max. [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher CPU graphics current limit to configure the maximum possible CPU cache ratio.... 2.5.17 Max. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. 2.5.15 Min. IA AC Load Line [Auto] This item allows you to set the AC loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and...
... CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher CPU core/cache current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. 2.5.14 CPU Graphics Current Limit Max. [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher CPU graphics current limit to configure the maximum possible CPU cache ratio.... 2.5.17 Max. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. 2.5.15 Min. IA AC Load Line [Auto] This item allows you to set the AC loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and...
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...Profile Name Allows you to create a name for special functions. 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Save to Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. For more details, see section... display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to configure options for the profile you to store or load 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...
...Profile Name Allows you to create a name for special functions. 2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Save to Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. For more details, see section... display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to configure options for the profile you to store or load 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...