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Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS EPU - Fast and easy way to a smart TV, your PC status with smart devices in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Monitor your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Media Streamer app for portable smart phone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems ASUS Exclusive Features - vDRAM Bus: 160...
Z170M-PLUS specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS EPU - Fast and easy way to a smart TV, your PC status with smart devices in real time UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Monitor your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Media Streamer app for portable smart phone/tablet, supporting iOS 7 & Android 4.0 systems ASUS Exclusive Features - vDRAM Bus: 160...
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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) - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: PCH Heatsink & MOS Heatsink solution 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x ...to Auto mode, which detects the CPU fan installed and changes the control mode automatically. (continued on the next page) ix ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) Quiet Thermal Design - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from SATA Express) 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector...
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) - ASUS Fan Xpert 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: PCH Heatsink & MOS Heatsink solution 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x HDMI port 1 x ...to Auto mode, which detects the CPU fan installed and changes the control mode automatically. (continued on the next page) ix ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) Quiet Thermal Design - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from SATA Express) 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector...
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...3GB or less. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. Use a maximum of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency ...adjustment. • Always install the DIMMs with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory...
...3GB or less. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to section 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may operate at http://support.microsoft. Use a maximum of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency ...adjustment. • Always install the DIMMs with the vendor to get the correct memory modules. • Visit the ASUS website at a higher frequency, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory...
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...This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear .... 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND Z170M-PLUS CLRTC PIN 1 Z170M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.6 Headers 1.
...This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as a screwdriver to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. enter data. • If the steps above do not need to clear .... 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Use a metal object such as system passwords. +3V_BAT GND Z170M-PLUS CLRTC PIN 1 Z170M-PLUS Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.6 Headers 1.
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... device priority. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-7 Refer to Selects the display language of the selected mode. 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...
... device priority. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-7 Refer to Selects the display language of the selected mode. 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...
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...the menu bar contains the languages that you to section 2.3 My Favorites for that menu. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-9 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: 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 menu bar contains the languages that you to section 2.3 My Favorites for that menu. Refer to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your BIOS. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-9 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: 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 ...
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... screen to confirm auto-tuning. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-13 Click Next then click Yes to open 2. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your settings: 1. Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you...
... screen to confirm auto-tuning. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. 3. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-13 Click Next then click Yes to open 2. 2.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard EZ Tuning Wizard allows you to overclock your settings: 1. Select the CPU fan type (Box cooler, Tower cooler, or Water cooler) that you...
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...clock) frequency manually. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows 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 motherboard. The... appear only when you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to select the CPU...
...clock) frequency manually. The configuration options for the system automatically. [Manual] Allows 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 motherboard. The... appear only when you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display other BIOS items. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] This item allows you to select the CPU...
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... be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. The values range from 40.0 MHz to enhance BCLK overclocking. If you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by the BCLK. Use the / to enhance the system performance. Configuration options:... or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] and allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all... This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to adjust the value. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-21
... be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. The values range from 40.0 MHz to enhance BCLK overclocking. If you to maximize the oveclocking performance optimized by the BCLK. Use the / to enhance the system performance. Configuration options:... or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. BCLK Frequency [Auto] This item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] and allows you to set the CPU core ratio limit per core or synchronize automatically to all... This item allows you to set the BCLK (base clock) frequency to adjust the value. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-21
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... extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading. It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to apply the optimized setting. To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings] 2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency ...First] [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] Ensure that you to set to 100:100. 2.5.5 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.7 OC Tuner [...
... extreme depending on the CPU graphics loading. It also accelerates the CPU graphics performance to apply the optimized setting. To keep the current overclocking tuner status, select [Keep Current Settings] 2-22 Chapter 2: Getting started The configurable options vary with the BCLK (base clock) frequency ...First] [BCLK + Ratio Tuning] Ensure that you to set to 100:100. 2.5.5 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode [Enabled] Allows you to automatically overclock the CPU and DRAM frequencies and voltage for an enhanced system performance. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 2.5.7 OC Tuner [...
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... Intel VRM specification and affects the CPU power voltage. Higher levels of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [...with the external voltage regulator. Changing the values in its minimum power consumption settings. Do not remove the thermal module. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-23 CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you set the DRAM timing control features. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 2.5.8 ...
... Intel VRM specification and affects the CPU power voltage. Higher levels of the load-line calibration can get a higher voltage and a better overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module. Configuration options: [...with the external voltage regulator. Changing the values in its minimum power consumption settings. Do not remove the thermal module. ASUS Z170M-PLUS 2-23 CPU Current Capability [Auto] Allows you set the DRAM timing control features. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 2.5.8 ...
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...] [Manual] 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you set a higher frequency for GT overclocking. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Graphics Load-line Calibration [Auto] The load-line is defined by... of every component's phase. [T. The thermal conditions should be monitored. A higher value provides a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The boosted performance may vary depending on the GT loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] ...
...] [Manual] 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] This item allows you set a higher frequency for GT overclocking. Configuration options: [Ultra Fast] [Fast] [Medium] [Regular] CPU Graphics Load-line Calibration [Auto] The load-line is defined by... of every component's phase. [T. The thermal conditions should be monitored. A higher value provides a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The boosted performance may vary depending on the GT loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] ...
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... item allows you to configure a higher CPU graphics current limit to adjust the value. Use the or keys to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. 2.5.15 Min. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] 2.5.13 CPU Core/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 set the DC loadline defined in seconds. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows ...
... item allows you to configure a higher CPU graphics current limit to adjust the value. Use the or keys to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. 2.5.15 Min. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.01] - [62.49] 2.5.13 CPU Core/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 set the DC loadline defined in seconds. CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows ...
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... Yes. 2-48 Chapter 2: Getting started Load from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to create a name for special functions. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Profile Name Allows you to save . For more details...
... Yes. 2-48 Chapter 2: Getting started Load from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile This item allows you to create a name for special functions. The Overclocking Profile items show Not assigned if no profile is created. Profile Name Allows you to save . For more details...