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... Surge EZ DIY Push Notice - Audio that roars on the next page) viii ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - Z170M-E D3 specifications summary Specifications Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS O.C. Tuner ASUS quiet thermal solution ASUS exclusive overclocking features Q-Design - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Pipe music or movies from 40MHz up to a smart TV...
... Surge EZ DIY Push Notice - Audio that roars on the next page) viii ASUS AI Suite 3 - ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ - Z170M-E D3 specifications summary Specifications Gaming Scenario Audio Features - ASUS O.C. Tuner ASUS quiet thermal solution ASUS exclusive overclocking features Q-Design - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Pipe music or movies from 40MHz up to a smart TV...
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Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you... • Always install the DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. The system maps the total size of the following: - Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft. Use a ...use of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. • You may operate at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less.
Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you... • Always install the DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. The system maps the total size of the following: - Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft. Use a ...use of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. • You may operate at www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less.
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1.6 Headers 1. Z170M-E D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.... the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking. Use a metal object such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to ... 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.
1.6 Headers 1. Z170M-E D3 CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z170M-E D3 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.... the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to overclocking. Use a metal object such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to ... 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.
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...changes and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to select the display language, system... 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. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen...
...changes and resets the system Selects the boot device priority The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to the system. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-7 The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to select the display language, system... 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. 2.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen...
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...button above the menu bar allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to your BIOS. ... 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...) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your system. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-9
...button above the menu bar allows you to change the motherboard's SATA mode from AHCI to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS screen. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Refer to your BIOS. ... 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...) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your system. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-9
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... system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-13 Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU...
... system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-13 Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you are not sure of the CPU fan type, click I'm not sure. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU...
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...clock) frequency to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-19 Use the or 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 overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for ... for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency [100.00] This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to enhance the system performance. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai...
...clock) frequency to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-19 Use the or 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 overclocking configuration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for ... for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows you to [Manual]. BCLK Frequency [100.00] This item allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to enhance the system performance. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai...
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...Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by ASUS core ratio settings. If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit...Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Set this item to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking. This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows you assign ...
...Core Ratio Limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.2 ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] This item allows you to enhance the BCLK overclocking capability or reduce the EMI (electromagnetic disturbance) generated by ASUS core ratio settings. If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit...Limit value that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Set this item to [Disabled] to enhance BCLK overclocking. This item allows you to set to default core ratio settings. 2.5.3 CPU Core Ratio [Auto] This item allows you assign ...
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... to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-21 Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Ratio Tuning] [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] Ensure that you installed an efficient CPU fan for...] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [Ratio Tuning] or [BCLK + Ratio Tuning...
... to set lower CPU VCCIN and Vcore voltages and achieve the best energy saving condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-21 Configuration options: [Keep Current Settings] [Ratio Tuning] [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] Ensure that you installed an efficient CPU fan for...] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from communicating with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Select the auto mode to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for CPU and graphics loading before selecting either [Ratio Tuning] or [BCLK + Ratio Tuning...
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... from level 1 to 7 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 250KHz to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Use the and keys to set the DRAM timing control features. CPU ... higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. 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. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Fixed CPU VRM...
... from level 1 to 7 to adjust the CPU power voltage from 250KHz to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Use the and keys to set the DRAM timing control features. CPU ... higher frequency for a quicker transient response speed. 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. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Fixed CPU VRM...
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... range from 0% to 100%. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for a quicker transient response speed. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Fixed CPU Graphics Switching Frequency ...-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the GT and VRM thermal. Higher levels of the CPU. Do not remove the thermal module. The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1] [Level ...
... range from 0% to 100%. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for a quicker transient response speed. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Fixed CPU Graphics Switching Frequency ...-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the GT and VRM thermal. Higher levels of the CPU. Do not remove the thermal module. The following item appears only when you to [Manual]. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1] [Level ...
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...value. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to 83 with a 1 interval. 2.5.17 Max. The values range from 0.00A to adjust the value. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-25 The values range from 8 to set the possible maximum CPU cache ratio. Use the or keys to 255.50A with a 0.25A interval. 2.5....The values range from 0.00A to 255.50A with a 0.25A interval. 2.5.15 Min. The values range from 1 W to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. The values range from 1 to 60 with a 1 interval. 2.5.16 Max. Use the or keys to 83 with a 1 interval. 2.5.18 CPU Core/Cache ...
...value. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to 83 with a 1 interval. 2.5.17 Max. The values range from 0.00A to adjust the value. ASUS Z170M-E D3 2-25 The values range from 8 to set the possible maximum CPU cache ratio. Use the or keys to 255.50A with a 0.25A interval. 2.5....The values range from 0.00A to 255.50A with a 0.25A interval. 2.5.15 Min. The values range from 1 W to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. The values range from 1 to 60 with a 1 interval. 2.5.16 Max. Use the or keys to 83 with a 1 interval. 2.5.18 CPU Core/Cache ...
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...the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Save to Profile Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Profile Setting Profile Name Allows ...2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for the profile you want to save. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Press [Enter] to eight, press , and then select Yes. Load Profile ...
...the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Key in a profile number from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Save to Profile Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Profile Setting Profile Name Allows ...2.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to configure options for the profile you want to save. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Press [Enter] to eight, press , and then select Yes. Load Profile ...