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... 3-36 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-37 3.6.11 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Configuration 3-37 3.7 Monitor menu 3-38 3.8 Boot menu 3-46 3.9 Tool menu 3-51 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-51 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-51 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-53 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-54 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-54 3.10 Exit menu 3-55 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-56 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-56 3.11...
... 3-36 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-37 3.6.11 Intel(R) Thunderbolt Configuration 3-37 3.7 Monitor menu 3-38 3.8 Boot menu 3-46 3.9 Tool menu 3-51 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-51 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-51 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-53 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-54 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-54 3.10 Exit menu 3-55 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-56 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-56 3.11...
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... at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-11 Under default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. • You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered and non‑...
... at a lower frequency than 2133 MHz and its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is not the JEDEC memory standard. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-11 Under default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. • You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered and non‑...
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...also lights up due to test one set of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ...10 seconds. • If your system fails to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.2.6 Onboard buttons 1....
...also lights up due to test one set of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ...10 seconds. • If your system fails to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.2.6 Onboard buttons 1....
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... and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-15 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall...
... and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 4. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 1-15 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall...
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CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 2-3. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. Chapter 1 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. 2.
CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 2-3. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. Chapter 1 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. 2.
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..., the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 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 the same smoothness as your operating system...a more flexible and convenient mouse input. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS ...
..., the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 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 the same smoothness as your operating system...a more flexible and convenient mouse input. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to run the BIOS ...
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... when you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/...the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-3 Refer to the system. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ...
... when you to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Displays the CPU/...the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed between EZ Mode or Advanced Mode. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-3 Refer to the system. Click < or > to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ...
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... information. Use this button to select the language that the item has a submenu. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For saving the frequently-used system... press . 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. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-5 Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS...
... information. Use this button to select the language that the item has a submenu. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For saving the frequently-used system... press . 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. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-5 Language This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS...
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Press on your system using this feature. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. Chapter 3 OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Click OC then click Next. 3. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-9
Press on your system using this feature. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. 3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. Chapter 3 OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Click OC then click Next. 3. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-9
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... on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this item to set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field...
... on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this item to set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to select the CPU overclocking options to malfunction. The [X.M.P.] configuration option appears only when you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field...
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... to set to [Auto]. Use the or to enhance the system performance. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by the installed memory module is displayed. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-17 If you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core... you assign a value for more Core Ratio Limit, do not set the less Core Ratio Limit to default core ratio settings. When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [Manual] or [XMP], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU ...
... to set to [Auto]. Use the or to enhance the system performance. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by the installed memory module is displayed. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-17 If you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core... you assign a value for more Core Ratio Limit, do not set the less Core Ratio Limit to default core ratio settings. When the Ai Overclock Tuner is set to [Manual] or [XMP], the following item appears: 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU ...
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...DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4266MHz] TPU [Keep Current Settings] This item allows you to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. Ensure to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without changing anything. [TPU I] Applies air...Enabled] This item allows you to enable, disable or automatically set the DRAM timing control features. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support.
...DDR4-800MHz] - [DDR4-4266MHz] TPU [Keep Current Settings] This item allows you to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. Ensure to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. [Keep Current Settings] Keep the current settings without changing anything. [TPU I] Applies air...Enabled] This item allows you to enable, disable or automatically set the DRAM timing control features. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support.
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... DIMMS] Allows you to 100%. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-19 Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] MCH Full Check [Auto] Enable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Disable this item to CPU loading. ...] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMS] Allows you to 4 for best memory overclocking. Configuration options [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 8] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your system. CPU Current Capability [Auto...
... DIMMS] Allows you to 100%. Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-19 Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] MCH Full Check [Auto] Enable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Disable this item to CPU loading. ...] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMS] Allows you to 4 for best memory overclocking. Configuration options [Auto] [Level 1] - [Level 8] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your system. CPU Current Capability [Auto...
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...SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-21 The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you to 500 KHz with an interval of the DRAM. Fixed DRAM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you set the DRAM Switching Frequency to set a higher frequency for DRAM overclocking... temperature provides a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for a quicker transient response ...
...SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-21 The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you to 500 KHz with an interval of the DRAM. Fixed DRAM Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you set the DRAM Switching Frequency to set a higher frequency for DRAM overclocking... temperature provides a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Configure higher values when overclocking or under a high CPU loading for a quicker transient response ...
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... for the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [40.0 MHz] - [650.0 MHz] BCLK Amplitude [Auto] This item allows you to start overclocking from the assigned BCLK frequency. Lower values speed up clock changes. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00...the minimum possible CPU cache ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [33] Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-23 CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. IA DC Load Line [Auto] This item allows you to set the DC loadline defined ...
... for the processor. Configuration options: [Auto] [40.0 MHz] - [650.0 MHz] BCLK Amplitude [Auto] This item allows you to start overclocking from the assigned BCLK frequency. Lower values speed up clock changes. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00...the minimum possible CPU cache ratio. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [33] Chapter 3 SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-23 CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. IA DC Load Line [Auto] This item allows you to set the DC loadline defined ...
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... CPU core voltage offset value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.250] - [1.920] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Max. Use the and keys to allow higher voltages for overclocking, but the CPU lifetime will not be guaranteed Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This item can only be enabled when the onboard CPU_OV jumper is switched...
... CPU core voltage offset value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.250] - [1.920] Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Max. Use the and keys to allow higher voltages for overclocking, but the CPU lifetime will not be guaranteed Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This item can only be enabled when the onboard CPU_OV jumper is switched...
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... This item allows you to save profile to key in the BIOS Flash. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-53 Profile Name This item allows you to your USB drive. Key...
... This item allows you to save profile to key in the BIOS Flash. 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to eight, press , and then select Yes. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. SABERTOOTH Z170 MARK 1 3-53 Profile Name This item allows you to your USB drive. Key...