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...This offer is distributed without any warranty to anyone in this product is valid to the extent permitted by the applicable law. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you want to have it shipped to, by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of this manual, including the products and software described in this information. If however you encounter any means, except documentation kept by...
...This offer is distributed without any warranty to anyone in this product is valid to the extent permitted by the applicable law. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...("LGPL") and/or other additional data, you want to have it shipped to, by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download or (2) for the cost of this manual, including the products and software described in this information. If however you encounter any means, except documentation kept by...
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... assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. It includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage...
... assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. It includes descriptions of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage...
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... throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the enclosed key. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. v Refer to help you MUST follow to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or...
... throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the enclosed key. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this manual. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. v Refer to help you MUST follow to select. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or...
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... modules of the following: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. Under the... default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Check with the same CAS Latency. Any excess memory from a memory module. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual...
... modules of the following: - To operate at the vendor-marked or at www.asus.com for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. Under the... default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Check with the same CAS Latency. Any excess memory from a memory module. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual...
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... their respective menus. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the Setup.exe to locate the file Setup.exe in the root folder. Refer to your hardware. To run the DVD. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-23 The following screen is enabled in your computer... and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. If Autorun is for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the...
... their respective menus. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the Setup.exe to locate the file Setup.exe in the root folder. Refer to your hardware. To run the DVD. ASUS Z170M-E D3 1-23 The following screen is enabled in your computer... and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. If Autorun is for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the...
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ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-1 Z170M-E D3 BIOS version: 0214. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and ..., click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Click to automatically...
ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-1 Z170M-E D3 BIOS version: 0214. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and ..., click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. With this utlity, you need to restore the BIOS in case you can also manually update the saved BIOS and select a boot logo when the system goes into POST. Click to automatically...
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To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS Z170M-E 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... system information, and allows you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Search on FAQs Saves the changes and resets the...
To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS Z170M-E 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... system information, and allows you installed to select the display language, system performance mode, fan profile and boot device priority. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Shows the bootable devices Displays the Advanced mode menus Search on FAQs Saves the changes and resets the...
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Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays...
Q-Fan Control (F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-11
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to main menu ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-11
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Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Click to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1. Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Speed points Click to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3.
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...specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-19 BCLK Frequency [100.00] This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to assign... the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values ...
...specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-19 BCLK Frequency [100.00] This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to assign... the BCLK (base clock) frequency manually. Select any of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values ...
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... or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores... Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, and 3-Core Ratio to [Auto]. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by the BCLK. If you assign a value for 2-Core...
... or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 2-Core Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores... Ratio Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, and 3-Core Ratio to [Auto]. 2-20 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by the BCLK. If you assign a value for 2-Core...
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... [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [Level 5] [Level 6]...2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started Select from level 1 to 7 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 250KHz to [Manual]. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU specification. 2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this...
... [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for a quicker transient response speed. Select [Manual] to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1] [Level 2] [Level 3] [Level 4] [Level 5] [Level 6]...2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started Select from level 1 to 7 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 250KHz to [Manual]. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally depending on the CPU specification. 2.5.10 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this...
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... frequency for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to [Manual]. CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Select [Manual] to set the power phase control of the load-line calibration can get a...depending on the GT specification. Fixed CPU Graphics Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you to 100%. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The following item appears only when you to set the GT VRM Switching Frequency...
... frequency for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to [Manual]. CPU Graphics Current Capability [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher frequency for extra power support. Select [Manual] to set the power phase control of the load-line calibration can get a...depending on the GT specification. Fixed CPU Graphics Switching Frequency (KHz) [250] This item allows you to 100%. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. The following item appears only when you to set the GT VRM Switching Frequency...
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...The values range from 1 W to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you set a higher current limit to 4095 W. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-25 The values range from 0.00A to 255.50A with a 1 interval. 2.5.17 Max. Short Duration Package... adjust the value. Use the or keys to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. Use the or keys to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types.
...The values range from 1 W to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] [Adaptive Mode] • The following item appears only when you set a higher current limit to 4095 W. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-25 The values range from 0.00A to 255.50A with a 1 interval. 2.5.17 Max. Short Duration Package... adjust the value. Use the or keys to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. Use the or keys to [Manual Mode]. • [Adaptive Mode] is available for some specific CPU types.
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... to 1.920 V with a 0.005 interval. 2.5.20 CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the voltage for the DRAM. Manual mode allows user-defined values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage...
... to 1.920 V with a 0.005 interval. 2.5.20 CPU VCCIO Voltage [Auto] This item allows you to set the voltage for the DRAM. Manual mode allows user-defined values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] 2-26 Chapter 2: Getting started Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To offset the voltage...
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... DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to [Manual Mode]. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage Mode to 0.63000V with a 0.00500V interval.... of channel A. The following item appears only when you to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to 0.63000V with a 0.00500V interval. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-27 The values range from 0.39500V to 1.700V with a 0.00500V interval. The values range from 0.39500V to adjust the value. Offset Mode Sign [+]...
... DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the CPU Graphics Voltage Mode to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to [Manual Mode]. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU Core Voltage Mode to 0.63000V with a 0.00500V interval.... of channel A. The following item appears only when you to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to 0.63000V with a 0.00500V interval. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-27 The values range from 0.39500V to 1.700V with a 0.00500V interval. The values range from 0.39500V to adjust the value. Offset Mode Sign [+]...
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... keys to 100%. The values range from 20% to adjust the CPU fan middle duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to 100%. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-37 Configuration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 100%. CPU Fan Middle. The values range from 20...
... keys to 100%. The values range from 20% to adjust the CPU fan middle duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to 100%. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-37 Configuration options: [Ignore] [100RPM] [200RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to 100%. CPU Fan Middle. The values range from 20...
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... to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle. The values range from 60% to [Manual]. The values range from 40°C to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the chassis fan...Use the or keys to set the value for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 75°C. The values range from 60% to 100%. The following items appear only when you set the chassis fan warning speed. Chassis...
... to 100%. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the or keys to adjust the chassis fan middle duty cycle. The values range from 60% to [Manual]. The values range from 40°C to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When the CPU temperature is under the lower limit, the chassis fan...Use the or keys to set the value for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 75°C. The values range from 60% to 100%. The following items appear only when you set the chassis fan warning speed. Chassis...
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...Install and use the equipment according to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This product has been designed to the instruction manual. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in... different regions. We believe in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of ...
...Install and use the equipment according to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This product has been designed to the instruction manual. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in... different regions. We believe in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of ...