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... SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Featuring friendly graphics user interface - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.005V increment - Z170-P D3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - Pipe music or movies from 40MHz up to a smart TV...
... SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - Featuring friendly graphics user interface - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.005V increment - Z170-P D3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - Pipe music or movies from 40MHz up to a smart TV...
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...Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. To operate at the vendor-marked or at www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For effective use of the lower-sized ...channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the same...
...Windows® OS, when you install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. To operate at the vendor-marked or at www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS Latency. For effective use of the lower-sized ...channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the same...
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... and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Use a metal object such as system passwords. Z170-P D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z170-P D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase... (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you 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. For system failure due to short the two pins. 3.
... and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Use a metal object such as system passwords. Z170-P D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z170-P D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase... (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you 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. For system failure due to short the two pins. 3.
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...vary depending on the devices you to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Refer to select the display language, system performance mode, fan ...allows you installed to Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The EZ Mode provides you enter the BIOS setup ...
...vary depending on the devices you to the Setup Mode item in section 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Refer to select the display language, system performance mode, fan ...allows you installed to Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. The EZ Mode provides you enter the BIOS setup ...
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...the fans to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for that the item has a submenu. Refer to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-9 Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for your fans...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 ...
...the fans to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for that the item has a submenu. Refer to section 2.3 My Favorites for more information. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-9 Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to display in a Tree Map setup. Refer to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for your fans...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 ...
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..., or Water cooler) that you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-13 Press on your system using this feature. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media... click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. If you installed then click Next. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your settings: 1. OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their ...
..., or Water cooler) that you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-13 Press on your system using this feature. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media... click EZ Tuning Wizard screen, then click Next. If you installed then click Next. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your settings: 1. OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their ...
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... menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The following items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-19 The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. 2.5 Ai Tweaker...
... menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The following items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-19 The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. 2.5 Ai Tweaker...
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...and 3-Core Ratio to all cores. We recommend you to the assigned BCLK frequency. BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto...the or to enhance the system performance. The values range from the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to set the value based on BCLK Frequency. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you set to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core], the following items appear. 1-Core...
...and 3-Core Ratio to all cores. We recommend you to the assigned BCLK frequency. BCLK Spread Spectrum [Auto] This item allows you to start overclocking the system from 40.0 MHz to adjust the value. This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto...the or to enhance the system performance. The values range from the initial BCLK (base clock) frequency to set the value based on BCLK Frequency. 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you set to [Sync All Cores] or [Per Core], the following items appear. 1-Core...
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...graphics performance. Select the auto mode to the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-P D3 2-21 It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.10 CPU SVID...Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to set the memory operating frequency. Enable this item to set to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [Ratio Tuning] or [BCLK + Ratio ...
...graphics performance. Select the auto mode to the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-P D3 2-21 It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to apply the optimized setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.10 CPU SVID...Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to set the memory operating frequency. Enable this item to set to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [Ratio Tuning] or [BCLK + Ratio ...
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... the thermal module. The values range from 250KHz to set the power phase control of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. 2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu may vary depending on the CPU loading. The...
... the thermal module. The values range from 250KHz to set the power phase control of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. 2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu may vary depending on the CPU loading. The...
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...higher frequency for extra power support. 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 Graphics Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the GT transient response...phase. [T.Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the total power range for extra power support. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-23 Select [Manual] to [Manual]. The actual performance boost may vary depending on the GT specification. Higher levels of every component...
...higher frequency for extra power support. 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 Graphics Switching Frequency [Auto] This item affects the GT transient response...phase. [T.Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select to adjust the total power range for extra power support. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-23 Select [Manual] to [Manual]. The actual performance boost may vary depending on the GT specification. Higher levels of every component...
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..., current and temperature specification limit. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the GT Power Phase Control to [Power...
..., current and temperature specification limit. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the GT Power Phase Control to [Power...
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...adjust the value. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-25 Use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. 2.5.13 CPU...]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Use the or keys to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value or a high CPU cache frequency. The values range from 0 to set the minimum...
...adjust the value. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-25 Use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. 2.5.13 CPU...]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types. Use the or keys to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value or a high CPU cache frequency. The values range from 0 to set the minimum...
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... 2-44 Chapter 2: Getting started Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to save. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load or save profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. ... or load multiple BIOS settings. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to your USB drive. 2.9.4 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot.
... 2-44 Chapter 2: Getting started Save to Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to save. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load or save profile from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. ... or load multiple BIOS settings. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to your USB drive. 2.9.4 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot number [DIMM_A1] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the DIMM module installed on the selected slot.