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...: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the battlefield Media Streamer - ASUS AI Suite 3 EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS O.C. Z170-P D3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Gaming Scenario Audio Features - Anti Surge Q-Design - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital...
...: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the battlefield Media Streamer - ASUS AI Suite 3 EZ DIY Push Notice - ASUS O.C. Z170-P D3 specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Gaming Scenario Audio Features - Anti Surge Q-Design - vCCIO: Adjustable Analog and Digital...
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...: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. •...; Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel...
...: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. •...; Always install the DIMMS with the vendor to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel...
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Z170-P D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z170-P D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords. Plug the... values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter...information such as a screwdriver to re- 1.6 Headers 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature.
Z170-P D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z170-P D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Use a metal object such as system passwords. Plug the... values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter...information such as a screwdriver to re- 1.6 Headers 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature.
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... the display language of the selected mode. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-7 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties 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...
... the display language of the selected mode. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-7 Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties 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...
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... . It also allows you to MyFavorites menu. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your desired settings. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-9 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI ...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 MyFavorites menu. Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your desired settings. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-9 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI ...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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Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-13 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to confirm auto-tuning. Press on your system using this feature. If you installed then click ...
Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-13 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to confirm auto-tuning. Press on your system using this feature. If you installed then click ...
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...the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. The following items appear only when you to [Manual]. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-19 The configuration options for... the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually.
...the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. The following items appear only when you to [Manual]. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-19 The configuration options for... the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually.
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...CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. If you to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core...do not set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to [Auto]. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started The value ranges depend on the value you to start overclocking the system from 40.0 MHz to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set on the CPU...
...CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by ASUS core ratio settings. If you to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core...do not set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to [Auto]. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started The value ranges depend on the value you to start overclocking the system from 40.0 MHz to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set on the CPU...
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...options: [Keep Current Settings] [Enabled] 2.5.9 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-P D3 2-21 2.5.4 BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set...with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. The configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator. To keep the current overclocking settings, select [Keep Current Settings]. 2.5.8 GPU Boost [Keep Current Settings] Enable this item to accelerate the integrated GPU ...
...options: [Keep Current Settings] [Enabled] 2.5.9 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) sets the CPU in its minimum power consumption settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170-P D3 2-21 2.5.4 BCLK Frequency: DRAM Frequency Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set...with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. The configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator. To keep the current overclocking settings, select [Keep Current Settings]. 2.5.8 GPU Boost [Keep Current Settings] Enable this item to accelerate the integrated GPU ...
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... thermal module. The following item appears only when you 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. Power...
... thermal module. The following item appears only when you 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. Power...
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...Capability [Auto] This item allows you set the GT Switching Frequency to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-23 Select from level 1 to 8 to adjust the GT power voltage from 0% to adjust the total power range... a 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 Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current ...
...Capability [Auto] This item allows you set the GT Switching Frequency to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-23 Select from level 1 to 8 to adjust the GT power voltage from 0% to adjust the total power range... a 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 Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current ...
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... the CPU. The values range from 1 to 127 in this item allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. The values range from 1 W to 4096 W. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to run faster than the...
... the CPU. The values range from 1 to 127 in this item allows you to set a higher current limit to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. The values range from 1 W to 4096 W. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to run faster than the...
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...possible CPU cache ratio. The values range from 0.001V to 0.635V with a 1 interval. 2.5.17 Max. Use the or keys to adjust the value. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-25 CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the minimum possible CPU cache ratio. The values range from 0 to 83 with a 0.25A ...] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you set a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. 2.5.13 CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is...
...possible CPU cache ratio. The values range from 0.001V to 0.635V with a 1 interval. 2.5.17 Max. Use the or keys to adjust the value. ASUS Z170-P D3 2-25 CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the minimum possible CPU cache ratio. The values range from 0 to 83 with a 0.25A ...] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you set a higher current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. 2.5.13 CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is...
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... that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from /to USB Drive This item allows you want to save. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Key in the BIOS Flash. Load/Save Profile from one to eight, press , and...select Yes. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] 2-44 Chapter 2: Getting started Save to Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile.
... that you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile number from /to USB Drive This item allows you want to save. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Key in the BIOS Flash. Load/Save Profile from one to eight, press , and...select Yes. Configuration options: [DIMM_A1] [DIMM_B1] [DIMM_A2] [DIMM_B2] 2-44 Chapter 2: Getting started Save to Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile.