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...DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs • • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-9 For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is subject to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Check with the same CAS Latency. • You may operate at ... memory cooling system to the physical characteristics of the lower-sized channel for full DIMM configuration. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from a memory module....
...DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMMs • • • • ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-9 For effective use a more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is subject to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Check with the same CAS Latency. • You may operate at ... memory cooling system to the physical characteristics of the lower-sized channel for full DIMM configuration. Z170 PRO GAMING motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Any excess memory from a memory module....
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CLRTC PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Clear RTC ... object such as system passwords. For system failure due to re- Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup 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 ...
CLRTC PIN 1 Z170 PRO GAMING Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Clear RTC ... object such as system passwords. For system failure due to re- Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup 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 ...
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... CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. DisplayPort. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-17 To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. This port connects to set a higher CPU voltage for... PS/2 keyboard. 2. CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) Z170 PRO GAMING CPU_OV setting 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. This 15-pin port is for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. 2.
... CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 2-3. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard combo port. DisplayPort. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 1-17 To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. This port connects to set a higher CPU voltage for... PS/2 keyboard. 2. CPU_OV 12 23 Disable Enable (default setting) Z170 PRO GAMING CPU_OV setting 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. This 15-pin port is for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. 2.
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... 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. Refer to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-7 Click to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile...
... 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. Refer to the system. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-7 Click to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile...
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... 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 ... before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that you can select for more information. Refer to RAID mode. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-9 Refer to MyFavorites menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu...
... 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 ... before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that you can select for more information. Refer to RAID mode. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-9 Refer to MyFavorites menu. To display the submenu, select the item and press . MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu...
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The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-13 from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. 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 the CPU fan type (Box cooler... your system settings To tune your system using this feature. You can also easily set RAID in 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. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-13 from the BIOS screen to confirm auto-tuning. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. 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 the CPU fan type (Box cooler... your system settings To tune your system using this feature. You can also easily set RAID in your settings: 1. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3.
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... for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. The configuration options for the system automatically... of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Manual]. The following items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to malfunction. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-19
... for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking options to assign the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. The configuration options for the system automatically... of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Manual]. The following items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to malfunction. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-19
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...[Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-21 Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Ratio Tuning] [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] Ensure that must be higher than or equal to the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading. Select the auto mode to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM...Ratio Tuning]. 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. It...
...[Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-21 Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Ratio Tuning] [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] Ensure that must be higher than or equal to the extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading. Select the auto mode to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM...Ratio Tuning]. 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. It...
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... the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT specification. Configuration ...overclocking performance but increases the GT and VRM thermal. Fixed VCCGT Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to set a higher frequency for extra power support. Use the and keys to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING...
... the processor voltage and cores frequency, resulting to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The GT working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the GT specification. Configuration ...overclocking performance but increases the GT and VRM thermal. Fixed VCCGT Switching Frequency (KHz) [300] This item allows you to set a higher frequency for extra power support. Use the and keys to configure a higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING...
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...cores when running in turbo mode. The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Core Voltage to set the input voltage for overclocking. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set is available for some specific CPU types. Use the or keys to... sums up the voltages of the CPU Core Voltage offset and Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage options. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-25 Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to overclock, but does not guarantee the CPU life. The values range from 0.25V to [Adaptive Mode]. CPU ...
...cores when running in turbo mode. The following item appears only when you to set the CPU Core Voltage to set the input voltage for overclocking. Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage [Auto] This item allows you set is available for some specific CPU types. Use the or keys to... sums up the voltages of the CPU Core Voltage offset and Additional Turbo Mode CPU Core Voltage options. ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING 2-25 Use the or keys to adjust the value. Use the or keys to overclock, but does not guarantee the CPU life. The values range from 0.25V to [Adaptive Mode]. CPU ...