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...information from a memory module. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on .... • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due...
...information from a memory module. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on .... • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due...
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... Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the ...latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the ...
... Onboard buttons Onboard buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! button to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the ...latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the ...
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... RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord... RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to enable C.P.R.
... RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord... RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to enable C.P.R.
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... overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. q You have installed a new system component that you to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-1... When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with...
... overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. q You have installed a new system component that you to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-1... When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with...
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... sections 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.
... sections 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.
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... you to configure the overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the screen shows Not Installed. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on top of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-9
... you to configure the overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the screen shows Not Installed. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on top of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-9
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... Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Use the or keys to 300.0MHz. mode supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] ...CPU Core Ratio is set the CPU ratio and synchronize automatically either per core or all cores. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled]...
... Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Use the or keys to 300.0MHz. mode supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] ...CPU Core Ratio is set the CPU ratio and synchronize automatically either per core or all cores. Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. [Disabled]...
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... ratio. CPU Graphics Max. Use the or keys to set the minimum possible ratio on the system loading. [Manual] Allows you to get the extreme overclocking capability. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default... Limit, and 3-Core Ratio to adjust the value. Use the or keys to [Auto]. The values depend on the Uncore part of the processor. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-11
... ratio. CPU Graphics Max. Use the or keys to set the minimum possible ratio on the system loading. [Manual] Allows you to get the extreme overclocking capability. Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit to [Auto]. 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default... Limit, and 3-Core Ratio to adjust the value. Use the or keys to [Auto]. The values depend on the Uncore part of the processor. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-11
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Changing the values in this happens, revert to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. OC Tuner [As Is] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance and accelerates the iGPU performance to the extreme according to become unstable! ...
Changing the values in this happens, revert to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. OC Tuner [As Is] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance and accelerates the iGPU performance to the extreme according to become unstable! ...
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... [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® ...VRM specification and affects CPU power voltage. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Select from Level... following item appears only when you to CPU loading. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-15
... [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Optimized (ASUS] [Default (MRC)] DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel® ...VRM specification and affects CPU power voltage. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Select from Level... following item appears only when you to CPU loading. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-15
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... VRM phase and the thermal conditions of the CPU. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Voltage Frequency...The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. The following items appear only when you to help enhance the power saving condition ...
... VRM phase and the thermal conditions of the CPU. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Voltage Frequency...The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. The following items appear only when you to help enhance the power saving condition ...
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... power consumption and decreased average heat production. Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to set the Turbo Mode to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you .... DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300] Allows you set the full phase mode. Use the or keys to increase the O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-17 The values range from 300kHz to enlarge the O.C. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you ...
... power consumption and decreased average heat production. Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to set the Turbo Mode to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you .... DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300] Allows you set the full phase mode. Use the or keys to increase the O.C. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-17 The values range from 300kHz to enlarge the O.C. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you ...
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...Auto] Also known as Power Limit 2, and allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Decrease to help voltage stability. When this item is in seconds. CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback [Auto] Allows ...with a 0.125 interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. We recommend you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the external regulator exceeds the threshold. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package ...
...Auto] Also known as Power Limit 2, and allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Decrease to help voltage stability. When this item is in seconds. CPU Internal Power Fault Control Thermal Feedback [Auto] Allows ...with a 0.125 interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. We recommend you to increase or decrease the switching frequency of the external regulator exceeds the threshold. Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package ...
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...range from 0A to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-19 Power Decay Mode [Auto] Allows your system to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]... increment. The values range from a load current oscillating near the switching frequency. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%] [37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25.0%] [-37.5%] [-...
...range from 0A to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it exits manual override mode. Chapter 3 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 3-19 Power Decay Mode [Auto] Allows your system to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]... increment. The values range from a load current oscillating near the switching frequency. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%] [37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] [0%] [-12.5%] [-25.0%] [-37.5%] [-...
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Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the or keys to overclock, but will not guarantee the CPU life. CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the uncore of the ...
Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the or keys to overclock, but will not guarantee the CPU life. CPU Cache Voltage [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the uncore of the ...
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... voltage regulator. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. Increase the voltage when increasing DRAM frequency. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set SVID Support to [Enabled]. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to adjust the value...
... voltage regulator. By default, this item takes the standard value of the installed CPU. Increase the voltage when increasing DRAM frequency. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set SVID Support to [Enabled]. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to adjust the value...
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... of the BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
... of the BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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... range for an optimum system efficiency, overall system stability and performance. CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control allows to enlarge overclocking potential. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU ... the power saving condition of the CPU. Active Frequency Mode Active Frequency Mode allows you to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Higher VRM frequency gets quicker transient response. To increase VRM efficiency,...
... range for an optimum system efficiency, overall system stability and performance. CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control allows to enlarge overclocking potential. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU ... the power saving condition of the CPU. Active Frequency Mode Active Frequency Mode allows you to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Higher VRM frequency gets quicker transient response. To increase VRM efficiency,...
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... performance or select Optimized for system stability or to increase OC range. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-11 DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to apply the changes DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.
... performance or select Optimized for system stability or to increase OC range. Chapter 4 ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 4-11 DRAM Voltage Frequency Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency for ASUS optimized phase tuning profile to apply the changes DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously.