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...optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of individual CPUs or Memory. • For system stability, use 4-DIMM/2-DIMM kit for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel...hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 Voltage 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs • • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-9 Check with the same CAS Latency. Full DIMM support is the standard way of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows...
...optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of individual CPUs or Memory. • For system stability, use 4-DIMM/2-DIMM kit for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel...hynix H5AN4G8NMFR 16-16-16-36 Voltage 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V 1.35V DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs • • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-9 Check with the same CAS Latency. Full DIMM support is the standard way of 3 GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows...
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... RTC when the system hangs due to short the two pins. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Use a metal object such as ... Product introduction After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in ...
... RTC when the system hangs due to short the two pins. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. CLRTC PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Use a metal object such as ... Product introduction After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in ...
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... 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-17 To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. This port is for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. CPU Over...
... 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-17 To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to set a higher CPU voltage for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. This port is for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. CPU Over...
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... 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 Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7... program can be changed. Click the button to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to manually tune the fans Loads optimized...
... 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 Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7... program can be changed. Click the button to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to manually tune the fans Loads optimized...
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... the specific items for that menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Use this button to your BIOS. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to select the language that you can select for your desired settings. Refer to ... 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...
... the specific items for that menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Use this button to your BIOS. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-9 Click this button to manually tweak the fans to select the language that you can select for your desired settings. Refer to ... 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...
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Press on your settings: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your ... fan type, click I'm not sure. You can also easily set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-13 from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your system using this feature.
Press on your settings: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. System OC setup RAID setup Tuning your system settings To tune your ... fan type, click I'm not sure. You can also easily set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-13 from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your system using this feature.
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... field values can cause the system to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-19 The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to malfunction. 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...
... field values can cause the system to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-19 The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to malfunction. 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...
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.... BCLK Amplitude [Auto] This item allows you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may improve overclocking stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [40us/MHz] [80us/MHz] [128us/MHz] [512us/MHz] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by...
.... BCLK Amplitude [Auto] This item allows you to set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may improve overclocking stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [40us/MHz] [80us/MHz] [128us/MHz] [512us/MHz] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by...
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... system performance. 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 configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-21 If this happens, revert to...
... system performance. 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 configurable options vary with the external voltage regulator. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-21 If this happens, revert to...
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... module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Use the and keys to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level...22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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. Changing the values in this menu may vary depending on the ...
... module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. The following item appears only when you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Use the and keys to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level...22 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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. Changing the values in this menu may vary depending on the ...
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.... Fixed VCCGT Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Select from level 1 to 7 to adjust the GT power voltage from 250KHz to 100%. CPU Graphics Current... the power phase control of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the GT and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration...
.... Fixed VCCGT Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Select from level 1 to 7 to adjust the GT power voltage from 250KHz to 100%. CPU Graphics Current... the power phase control of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the GT and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] CPU Graphics Load-Line Calibration...
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...to adjust the value. The values range from 1 W to adjust the value. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Use the or keys to 4095 W. The values range from 0.00A to 255.50A with a 0.25A interval. 2.5.15 Min. Configuration options: [Auto] [0....ratio. Package Power Time Window [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 2, this item allows you to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item allows you to enable your core processor's speed to adjust the value. IA AC Load Line [Auto...
...to adjust the value. The values range from 1 W to adjust the value. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Use the or keys to 4095 W. The values range from 0.00A to 255.50A with a 0.25A interval. 2.5.15 Min. Configuration options: [Auto] [0....ratio. Package Power Time Window [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 2, this item allows you to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item allows you to enable your core processor's speed to adjust the value. IA AC Load Line [Auto...
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...635V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency. The values range from 0.600V to overclock, but does not guarantee the CPU life. 2.5.17 Max. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. The voltage you ...the maximum possible CPU graphics ratio. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the input voltage for overclocking. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-25 Offset Voltage [Auto] Use the or keys to the CPU cores when running in turbo mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...
...635V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Increase the voltage when configuring a high CPU core frequency. The values range from 0.600V to overclock, but does not guarantee the CPU life. 2.5.17 Max. Increase the voltage when setting a high Core Frequency value. The voltage you ...the maximum possible CPU graphics ratio. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the input voltage for overclocking. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-25 Offset Voltage [Auto] Use the or keys to the CPU cores when running in turbo mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...
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... updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 2-46 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load or save profile from /to USB Drive This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings...
... updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your USB drive. 2-46 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to load or save profile from /to USB Drive This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings...