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...power design TPU - capability under full load by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect PC Cleaner - Z170-E specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Superb Performance OC Design - EPU Fan Xpert 3 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors ...selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo App featuring system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for extreme overclocking...
...power design TPU - capability under full load by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect PC Cleaner - Z170-E specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features Superb Performance OC Design - EPU Fan Xpert 3 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors ...selection for optimized system cooling control Turbo App featuring system performance tuning, network priority, and audio scene configuration for extreme overclocking...
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... Adjustable CPU System Agent Voltage at 0.005V increment - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 40MHz up to 500MHz at 0.005V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x Intel ...channel Audio I /O Connectors Quiet Thermal Design: - CPU Graphics Voltage: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.01MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - Z170-E specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19...
... Adjustable CPU System Agent Voltage at 0.005V increment - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 40MHz up to 500MHz at 0.005V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x Intel ...channel Audio I /O Connectors Quiet Thermal Design: - CPU Graphics Voltage: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.01MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - Z170-E specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB ports (19...
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...64 MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for overclocking may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. For effective use...motherboard. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. Recommended memory configurations 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. You can ...
...64 MB) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for overclocking may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. For effective use...motherboard. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs). • Visit the ASUS website at http://support.microsoft. Recommended memory configurations 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. You can ...
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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Hold down and reboot the system, ... do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to reenter data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Short-circuit pin 1-2 with a metal object or jumper cap for about 5-10 seconds. 3. Hold down and reboot the system, ... do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to reenter data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to...
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CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 2. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-21 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.
CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 2. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-21 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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...still fail to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. function. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-37 If the system fail to boot during POST reminding you download and update to boot up when the DIMM is not ...the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after...
...still fail to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. function. ASUS Z170-E Series 1-37 If the system fail to boot during POST reminding you download and update to boot up when the DIMM is not ...the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after...
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...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. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-1... We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS Setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface ...
...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. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-1... We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. BIOS Setup 2.1 Knowing BIOS 2 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface ...
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...speed. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan ... The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to...
...speed. Refer to switch EZ System Tuning modes Selects the display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for details. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan ... The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-3 The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to...
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... it to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-5 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to section 2.3 My Favorites for... Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that menu. 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. ...
... it to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. Refer to MyFavorites menu. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-5 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to section 2.3 My Favorites for... Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that menu. 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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from the BIOS screen to their best settings. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-9 Press on your system using this feature. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. Click OC then click Next. 3. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1.
from the BIOS screen to their best settings. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-9 Press on your system using this feature. You can also set RAID in your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to open 2. Click OC then click Next. 3. OC setup RAID setup OC Tuning To start OC Tuning: 1.
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... Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed...
... Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the screen shows [Not Installed]. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed...
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... ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. BCLK Frequency [100.00] This item allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-17 Use the or to 500.0 MHz. The values range... from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme ...
... ratio and BCLK frequency. [XMP] If you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. BCLK Frequency [100.00] This item allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-17 Use the or to 500.0 MHz. The values range... from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme ...
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... options vary with the external voltage regulator. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-19 Select the auto mode to become unstable! Ensure to stop the CPU from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) ...] [DDR4-3733MHz] [DDR4-3866MHz] [DDR4-4000MHz] [DDR4-4133MHz] [DDR4-4266MHz] TPU [Keep Current Settings] This item allows you 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] ...
... options vary with the external voltage regulator. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-19 Select the auto mode to become unstable! Ensure to stop the CPU from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) ...] [DDR4-3733MHz] [DDR4-3866MHz] [DDR4-4000MHz] [DDR4-4133MHz] [DDR4-4266MHz] TPU [Keep Current Settings] This item allows you 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] ...
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...] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] MCH Full Check [Auto] Enable this item to enable memory SMBus programming. Enable DRAM SPD write to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Disable this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Channel B DIMM...
...] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] MCH Full Check [Auto] Enable this item to enable memory SMBus programming. Enable DRAM SPD write to enhance the DRAM overclocking capability. Disable this item to enable or disable memory scrambler support. Configuration options: [Enable Both DIMMS] [Disable DIMM0] [Disable DIMM1] [Disable Both DIMMS] Channel B DIMM...
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... CPU specification. The values range from 0% to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Select [Manual] to 100%. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load... conditions should be monitored. Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-25
... CPU specification. The values range from 0% to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. A higher value setting provides higher power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Select [Manual] to 100%. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Load... conditions should be monitored. Do not remove the thermal module when the manual mode is defined by Intel® specification and affects CPU power voltage. ASUS Z170-E Series 2-25
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...the CPU Graphics to [Manual]. Probe] Select to set the VRM thermal balance mode. [Extreme] Select to set a higher frequency for GT overclocking. Higher load-line calibration could get a quicker transient response speed. [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when the CPU VRM ... 50 KHz. 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The ...
...the CPU Graphics to [Manual]. Probe] Select to set the VRM thermal balance mode. [Extreme] Select to set a higher frequency for GT overclocking. Higher load-line calibration could get a quicker transient response speed. [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when the CPU VRM ... 50 KHz. 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The ...
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Tweaker's Paradise Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. BCLK Amplitude [Auto] This item allows you to configure a higher current limit to ... assigned BCLK frequency. Diable to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V/ns] [2.5V/ns] [3.5V/ns] [4.5V/ns] BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to reduce the EMI. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [255.50] ASUS Z170-E Series 2-29 Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] ...
Tweaker's Paradise Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. BCLK Amplitude [Auto] This item allows you to configure a higher current limit to ... assigned BCLK frequency. Diable to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5V/ns] [2.5V/ns] [3.5V/ns] [4.5V/ns] BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to reduce the EMI. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [255.50] ASUS Z170-E Series 2-29 Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] ...
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... [Auto] This item allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [19] Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled] Enable this item to allow higher voltages for overclocking, but the CPU lifetime will not be enabled when the onboard CPU_OV jumper is switched on the...
... [Auto] This item allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] - [19] Extreme Over-voltage [Disabled] Enable this item to allow higher voltages for overclocking, but the CPU lifetime will not be enabled when the onboard CPU_OV jumper is switched on the...