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... 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU core voltage at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - EPU PC Cleaner - Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS EPU - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB + HDD support - ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2 - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent Voltage at 0.005V...
... 3 - vCore: Adjustable CPU core voltage at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step memory voltage control - EPU PC Cleaner - Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS EPU - ASUS Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB + HDD support - ASUS Q-DIMM Precision Tweaker 2 - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent Voltage at 0.005V...
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... power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper * By default, the CPU Q-Fan control setting is set to 170MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from SATA Express) 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU ... detects the CPU fan installed and changes the control mode automatically. (continued on the next page) ix Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) -
... power connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Clear CMOS jumper * By default, the CPU Q-Fan control setting is set to 170MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from SATA Express) 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector for both 3-pin (DC mode) and 4-pin (PWM mode) CPU ... detects the CPU fan installed and changes the control mode automatically. (continued on the next page) ix Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) -
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...install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter... a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you do any of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, ...
...install memory modules of accessing information from the same vendor. Check with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the latest QVL. 1-8 Chapter... a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows® OS if you do any of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, ...
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... the system hangs due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND Z170M-PLUS CLRTC PIN 1 Z170M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase ...pins again to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to overclocking. 1.6 Headers 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which ...
... the system hangs due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to short the two pins. 3. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND Z170M-PLUS CLRTC PIN 1 Z170M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase ...pins again to default values. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. For system failure due to overclocking. 1.6 Headers 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which ...
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... BIOS setup program. Refer to the system. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 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...
... BIOS setup program. Refer to the system. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 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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...My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced 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 Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot Tool Exit... bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. It also allows you can select for more information. Refer to MyFavorites menu. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-9 Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your BIOS screen.
...My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced 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 Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings Boot Tool Exit... bar shows all BIOS items in your BIOS. It also allows you can select for more information. Refer to MyFavorites menu. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-9 Select frequentlyused BIOS settings and save it to section 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard for your BIOS screen.
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.... 3. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your system using this feature. You can also easily set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-13
.... 3. Click Next then click Yes to open 2. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your system using this feature. You can also easily set RAID in your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. The system automatically detects the CPU fan type. 4. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-13
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...the system 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 this section vary depending on the CPU and... DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows ...
...the system 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 this section vary depending on the CPU and... DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows ...
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...set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. 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 to set the CPU ... 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. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio ...
...set the value based on the CPU specification, as high BCLK frequencies may damage the CPU permanently. 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 to set the CPU ... 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. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync All Cores] [Per Core] When the CPU Core Ratio is set the 1-Core Ratio Limit and 2-Core Ratio ...
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... vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings] 2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [DDR4-800MHz] [DDR4-933MHz] [DDR4...
... vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings] 2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started Configuration options: [DDR4-800MHz] [DDR4-933MHz] [DDR4...
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... [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from commmunicating with the external voltage regulator.... proportionally depending on the CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1-8] The boosted performance may cause the system to set the DRAM timing control features. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-23
... [Auto] This item affects the VRM transient response speed and the component thermal production. Select [Manual] to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.9 CPU SVID Support [Auto] Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from commmunicating with the external voltage regulator.... proportionally depending on the CPU specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [Level 1-8] The boosted performance may cause the system to set the DRAM timing control features. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-23
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...boosted performance may vary depending on the GT loading. A higher value provides a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Graphics [Auto] This item affects the GT transient response speed and the component thermal production. CPU...speed. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for extra power support. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Graphics Load-line ...
...boosted performance may vary depending on the GT loading. A higher value provides a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Graphics [Auto] This item affects the GT transient response speed and the component thermal production. CPU...speed. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high GT loading for extra power support. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Graphics Load-line ...
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.../Cache Current Limit Max. [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher CPU core/cache current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. 2.5.14 CPU Graphics Current Limit Max. [Auto] Allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. IA... AC Load Line [Auto] This item allows you to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. 2.5.15 Min. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher CPU graphics current limit to maintain the time window for maximum...
.../Cache Current Limit Max. [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher CPU core/cache current limit to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. 2.5.14 CPU Graphics Current Limit Max. [Auto] Allows you to provide rapid protection when the package power exceeds the Power Limit 1. IA... AC Load Line [Auto] This item allows you to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. 2.5.15 Min. CPU Graphics Ratio [Auto] Allows you to configure a higher CPU graphics current limit to maintain the time window for maximum...
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... and BIOS version. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Disabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator...., and create a profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to create a name for special functions. Save to Profile Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Profile Name...
... and BIOS version. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 2.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. 2.9.2 Setup Animator [Disabled] Enables or disables the Setup animator...., and create a profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to create a name for special functions. Save to Profile Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Profile Name...