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... 1 x Clear CMOS header * By default, the CPU Q-Fan control setting is set to 170MHz at 0.005V increment - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x RGB port 2 x 10Gb/s USB... from 40MHz up to Auto mode, which detects the CPU fan installed and changes the control mode automatically. (continued on the next page) ix Z170-K specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O voltage at 0.1MHz increment...
... 1 x Clear CMOS header * By default, the CPU Q-Fan control setting is set to 170MHz at 0.005V increment - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x RGB port 2 x 10Gb/s USB... from 40MHz up to Auto mode, which detects the CPU fan installed and changes the control mode automatically. (continued on the next page) ix Z170-K specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear panel I /O voltage at 0.1MHz increment...
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... you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. - For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: - com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory... excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to the Microsoft® support site at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more details, refer to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage ...
... you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. - For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: - com/kb/929605/en-us. • The default memory... excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • According to the Microsoft® support site at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction For effective use a more details, refer to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage ...
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...short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Z170-K CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z170-K Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. enter data. • If the steps above do not need...process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver 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 RTC...
...short the two pins again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Z170-K CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z170-K Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. enter data. • If the steps above do not need...process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver 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 RTC...
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... FAQ and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z170-K 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click... to the system. Click to Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning modes language 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.
... FAQ and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS Z170-K 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. To access the Advanced Mode, click... to the system. Click to Selects the display switch EZ System Tuning modes language 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.
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...It also allows you to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ASUS Z170-K 2-9 Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking* settings of your desired settings. Menu bar The menu bar on top ...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 ...
...It also allows you to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for more information. ASUS Z170-K 2-9 Language This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking* settings of your desired settings. Menu bar The menu bar on top ...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 ...
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2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. ASUS Z170-K 2-13 The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Select the CPU...
2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. ASUS Z170-K 2-13 The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Select the CPU...
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... to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. ASUS Z170-K 2-19 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. The configuration options for...
... to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. ASUS Z170-K 2-19 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. The configuration options for...
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...item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency 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 assign a value for 2-Core ...This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Sync All Cores] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 40.0 MHz to the assigned BCLK frequency. The values range from the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to 340.0 MHz...
...item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency 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 assign a value for 2-Core ...This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Sync All Cores] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 40.0 MHz to the assigned BCLK frequency. The values range from the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to 340.0 MHz...
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...Current Settings]* This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] or [Ratio First]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-K 2-21 Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings... The configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator. 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....
...Current Settings]* This item allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] or [Ratio First]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-K 2-21 Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings... The configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator. 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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...Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from 250KHz to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. The CPU... boosted performance may cause the system to [Manual]. 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. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal...
...Fixed CPU VRM Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from 250KHz to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. The CPU... boosted performance may cause the system to [Manual]. 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. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for a quicker transient response speed. ASUS Z170-K 2-23 The following item appears only when you to configure the total power range, and extends the... overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1] [Level 2] ~ [Level 6] [Level 7] The ...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for a quicker transient response speed. ASUS Z170-K 2-23 The following item appears only when you to configure the total power range, and extends the... overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1] [Level 2] ~ [Level 6] [Level 7] The ...
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... the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [83] 2.5.16 Max. Use the or keys to adjust the value. ASUS Z170-K 2-25 Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 2, this item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode...you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. The values range from 1 W to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [83] 2.5.17 Max. Use the and keys to adjust the...
... the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [83] 2.5.16 Max. Use the or keys to adjust the value. ASUS Z170-K 2-25 Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 2, this item allows you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode...you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. The values range from 1 W to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [8] - [83] 2.5.17 Max. Use the and keys to adjust the...
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... Animator [Enabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] ASUS Z170-K 2-45 Profile Name Allows you to create a name for the profile you want to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created.
... Animator [Enabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] ASUS Z170-K 2-45 Profile Name Allows you to create a name for the profile you want to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 3 screen. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created.