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... Configuration 3-43 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-44 3.6.11 Intel(R) Thunderbolt 3-44 3.7 Monitor menu 3-45 3.8 Boot menu 3-50 3.9 Tool menu 3-56 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-56 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-56 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-58 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-59 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11...
... Configuration 3-43 3.6.10 HDD/SSD SMART Information 3-44 3.6.11 Intel(R) Thunderbolt 3-44 3.7 Monitor menu 3-45 3.8 Boot menu 3-50 3.9 Tool menu 3-56 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-56 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-56 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-58 3.9.4 ASUS SPD Information 3-59 3.9.5 Graphics Card Information 3-59 3.10 Exit menu 3-60 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-61 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-61 3.11...
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... thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo App featuring system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for extreme overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization - DRAM Power: Digital 2-phase power design TPU - Most advanced options with a single click! Function... capability under full load by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect PC Cleaner - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset- CPU Power: Digital 16-phase power design - Fast and easy way to ...
... thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo App featuring system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for extreme overclocking performance. 5-Way Optimization - DRAM Power: Digital 2-phase power design TPU - Most advanced options with a single click! Function... capability under full load by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect PC Cleaner - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary USB ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z170 Express Chipset- CPU Power: Digital 16-phase power design - Fast and easy way to ...
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...CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - PCH Core Voltage: 88-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with the aesthetic streamline IO cover Precision Tweaker 2 - USB ...- BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 40MHz up to 500MHz at 0.01MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - resistant coating - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports - DRAM Voltage: 200-step Memory voltage control - MemOK! -
...CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - PCH Core Voltage: 88-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors - 2.5x long lifespan with the aesthetic streamline IO cover Precision Tweaker 2 - USB ...- BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 40MHz up to 500MHz at 0.01MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - resistant coating - Z170-DELUXE specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports - DRAM Voltage: 200-step Memory voltage control - MemOK! -
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...174; OS, when you want to install 4 GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked ... 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the...
...174; OS, when you want to install 4 GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked ... 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to protect the...
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... up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. The button also lights up the system. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-17 This is plugged to reboot the system.
... up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. The button also lights up the system. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-17 This is plugged to reboot the system.
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button lights continuously, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is ...settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • ...
button lights continuously, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to boot up when the DIMM is ...settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • ...
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EZ XMP switch Enable this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. Chapter 1 6. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-21 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to overclocking. 7.
EZ XMP switch Enable this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to enhance the DIMM's speed and performance. Chapter 1 6. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 1-21 Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this switch to overclock the installed DIMMs, allowing you to overclocking. 7.
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Chapter 1 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. To go back to its default 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. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3.
Chapter 1 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. To go back to its default 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. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3.
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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 are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified....to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change...
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 are needed for this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified....to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change...
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The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be ... CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes...
The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hotkey for entering the BIOS setup program can be ... CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes...
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... BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. Refer to your desired settings. 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. Language This... in a Tree Map setup. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your system. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-5 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool,...
... BIOS settings and save it to RAID mode. Refer to your desired settings. 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. Language This... in a Tree Map setup. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your system. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-5 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool,...
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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. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-9 You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 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. Press on your system using this feature. Click OC then click Next. 3.
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. from the BIOS screen to their best settings. ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-9 You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 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. Press on your system using this feature. Click OC then click Next. 3.
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... menu items allow you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. Select the User Password item and press . 2. After you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
... menu items allow you clear the password, the User Password item on the motherboard. Select the User Password item and press . 2. After you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
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...ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Use the or to 500.0 MHz. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-17 The values range from 40.0 MHz to adjust...supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] ...
...ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all cores. ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] This item allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Use the or to 500.0 MHz. Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-17 The values range from 40.0 MHz to adjust...supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (XMP) Technology, choose this item to set the profiles supported by ASUS core ratio settings. [Disabled] This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] ...
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... the auto mode to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. If you to [Auto]. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Frequency [Auto] This... to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal 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. [...
... the auto mode to use water cooling device before selecting [TPU II]. If you to [Auto]. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] The ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Frequency [Auto] This... to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal 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. [...
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... options: [Auto] [Level 0] - [Level 10] Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-23 Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMS] Allows you to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots. Disable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM...
... options: [Auto] [Level 0] - [Level 10] Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-23 Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Channel B DIMM Control [Enable Both DIMMS] Allows you to enable or disable the Channel A DIMM slots. Disable this item to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM...
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...The thermal conditions should be monitored. The thermal conditions should be monitored. A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Select [Manual] to CPU loading. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The values range from 0% to [...the or to 600 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient...
...The thermal conditions should be monitored. The thermal conditions should be monitored. A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Select [Manual] to CPU loading. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The values range from 0% to [...the or to 600 KHz with an interval of 50 KHz. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. CPU VRM Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient...
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...control of the DRAM. CPU Power Thermal Control [115] Higher temperature provides a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to [Power Phase Response]. Configuration options: [115] - [136] DO NOT remove the thermal module. DRAM Power Phase...overclocking or under a high CPU loading for DRAM overclocking. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of the CPU. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE ...
...control of the DRAM. CPU Power Thermal Control [115] Higher temperature provides a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to [Power Phase Response]. Configuration options: [115] - [136] DO NOT remove the thermal module. DRAM Power Phase...overclocking or under a high CPU loading for DRAM overclocking. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal conditions of the CPU. Configuration options: [Optimized] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE ...
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...Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 1, and allows you to start overclocking the system from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095] IA AC Load Line [Auto] This item...38] [+0.17] BCLK Frequency Slew Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [32us/MHz] [64us/MHz] [128us/MHz] [512us/ MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-27 Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit...
...Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [127] Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 1, and allows you to start overclocking the system from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [4095] IA AC Load Line [Auto] This item...38] [+0.17] BCLK Frequency Slew Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [32us/MHz] [64us/MHz] [128us/MHz] [512us/ MHz] Chapter 3 ASUS Z170-DELUXE Series 3-27 Turbo Mode Parameters Long Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit...
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...[Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Use the and keys to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [26] Max. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [26] Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled] Enable this item to adjust the value...Auto] This item allows you to set the maximum possible CPU cache ratio. 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 ...
...[Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Use the and keys to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [26] Max. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [26] Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled] Enable this item to adjust the value...Auto] This item allows you to set the maximum possible CPU cache ratio. 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 ...