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... the CPU fan installed and changes the control mode automatically. (continued on the next page) ix iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - Z170-K specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I /O ports Internal connectors Specifications Precision Tweaker 2: - vPCH: 3-step Chipset voltage control...
... the CPU fan installed and changes the control mode automatically. (continued on the next page) ix iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - Z170-K specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital I /O ports Internal connectors Specifications Precision Tweaker 2: - vPCH: 3-step Chipset voltage control...
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...you do any of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Check with the same CAS Latency. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The... Due to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • You may operate at www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the Microsoft...
...you do any of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Check with the same CAS Latency. com/kb/929605/en-us. • The... Due to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • You may operate at www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to the Microsoft...
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... BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Z170-K CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z170-K Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. 4. For system failure...12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS ...
... BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. Z170-K CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z170-K Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. 4. For system failure...12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS ...
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...the BIOS setup program. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS Z170-K 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. Click to Selects... modes language of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the BIOS Creates storage RAID and setup program configures system overclocking* Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen...
...the BIOS setup program. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS Z170-K 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. Click to Selects... modes language of the basic system information, and allows you an overview of the BIOS Creates storage RAID and setup program configures system overclocking* Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen...
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...Advanced Monitor 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 changing ...on any menu screen means that you want to display in a Tree Map setup. To display the submenu, select the item and press . ASUS Z170-K 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to select the language that the item has a submenu. Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ ...
...Advanced Monitor 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 changing ...on any menu screen means that you want to display in a Tree Map setup. To display the submenu, select the item and press . ASUS Z170-K 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to select the language that the item has a submenu. Refer to section 2.2.4 EZ ...
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... Tuning your system settings To tune your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. ASUS Z170-K 2-13 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing... Next. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. You can also easily set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to overclock your system using this feature.
... Tuning your system settings To tune your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. ASUS Z170-K 2-13 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing... Next. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. You can also easily set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to overclock your system using this feature.
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...ASUS Z170-K 2-19 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. The following items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock.... 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending ...
...ASUS Z170-K 2-19 Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. The following items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock.... 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending ...
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... Limit value that must be higher than or equal to enhance the system performance. Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core ... frequency to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. We recommend you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. The value ranges depend on the value you set on BCLK Frequency. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to set the value based...
... Limit value that must be higher than or equal to enhance the system performance. Initial BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core ... frequency to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. We recommend you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. The value ranges depend on the value you set on BCLK Frequency. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to set the value based...
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...the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-K 2-21 It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to DRAM speed ratio is set the memory operating frequency. To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. 2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode... [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. ...
...the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-K 2-21 It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to DRAM speed ratio is set the memory operating frequency. To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings]. 2.5.8 EPU Power Saving Mode... [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. ...
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...[Level 2] ~ [Level 6] [Level 7] The boosted performance may cause the system to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The following item appears only when you to become unstable! The values range from 250KHz to adjust the value. 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. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select ...
...[Level 2] ~ [Level 6] [Level 7] The boosted performance may cause the system to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The following item appears only when you to become unstable! The values range from 250KHz to adjust the value. 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. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select ...
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...Frequency to decrease DRAM power efficiency. The values range from 0% to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. ASUS Z170-K 2-23 Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration [Auto] ...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 the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto...
...Frequency to decrease DRAM power efficiency. The values range from 0% to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. ASUS Z170-K 2-23 Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration [Auto] ...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 the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto...
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...] - [255.50] 2.5.15 Min. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to configure a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [255.50] 2.5.14 CPU... set the CPU Core Voltage override. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores. ASUS Z170-K 2-25 CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to set the DC loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and keys to...
...] - [255.50] 2.5.15 Min. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to configure a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [255.50] 2.5.14 CPU... set the CPU Core Voltage override. CPU Core Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to configure the amount of voltage fed to the CPU cores. ASUS Z170-K 2-25 CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] This item allows you to set the DC loadline defined in 1/100 mOhms. Use the and keys to...
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... 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Enabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] ASUS Z170-K 2-...the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you want to save. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Load from one to eight, press ...
... 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Enabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] ASUS Z170-K 2-...the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you want to save. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Load from one to eight, press ...