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...page) viii vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.001V increment - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001V increment - Z87-A specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 3 x... 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.001V increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI 1 x RGB 1 x ...
...page) viii vCore: Adjustable CPU Core voltage at 0.001V increment - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001V increment - Z87-A specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x 19-pin USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 3 x... 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.001V increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI 1 x RGB 1 x ...
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...c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the ...single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial...
...c) For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of the ...single-channel operation. • According to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial...
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... 1083 - - This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - shared - - - - - PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIE x1_1 - - - PCIE x1_2 - - - Press and hold the MemOK! shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for successful boot. 1-24 ASUS Z87-A shared - - - - shared - - - - SMBUS Controller - - Thermal...
... 1083 - - This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SATA controller #0 - - - shared - - - - - PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIE x1_1 - - - PCIE x1_2 - - - Press and hold the MemOK! shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for successful boot. 1-24 ASUS Z87-A shared - - - - shared - - - - SMBUS Controller - - Thermal...
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...(Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously.... function. 2. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the press of a button. To stop memory tuning, turn on the computer. DirectKey button This feature allows your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking...
...(Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously.... function. 2. The blinking speed of failsafe settings. Replace the DIMMs with the press of a button. To stop memory tuning, turn on the computer. DirectKey button This feature allows your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking...
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Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system ... the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking.
Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system ... the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking.
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... For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS Z87-A Refer to configure...
... For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. The figure below shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS Z87-A Refer to configure...
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Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13
Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display other BIOS items. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13
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...appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. mode supported by your memory module. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] 2.5.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] Default set ...is set to [X.M.P.]. eXtreme Memory Profile Allows you to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Auto]. 2-14 ASUS Z87-A If you assign a value for optimizing the system performance. Use the or to [Manual...
...appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/ User-defined memory frequency mode. mode supported by your memory module. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] 2.5.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] Default set ...is set to [X.M.P.]. eXtreme Memory Profile Allows you to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Auto]. 2-14 ASUS Z87-A If you assign a value for optimizing the system performance. Use the or to [Manual...
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...;�ll�e�d�. 2.5.5 Max CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. Use the or keys to adjust the value. �T�h�e��v�a�l�u�e�s��d�e�p�e�...
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... the keyboard and press the key. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Use the or keys to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval. 2-16 ASUS Z87-A Use the or keys to the default settings. 2.5.13 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel...Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.12 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in ...
... the keyboard and press the key. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Use the or keys to 500kHz with a 50kHz interval. 2-16 ASUS Z87-A Use the or keys to the default settings. 2.5.13 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel...Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.12 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in ...
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...VRM thermal components. CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration.... The values depend on the CPU installed. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides...
...VRM thermal components. CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to adjust the value. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration.... The values depend on the CPU installed. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides...
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... adjust the value. Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 1, and allows you set its value. 2-18 ASUS Z87-A The values range from 1W t0 4096W. CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode [Auto] Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio...keys to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. The values range from 1 to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. When this menu allow you to set a higher current limit to 127 in this item is below operating power, current and temperature ...
... adjust the value. Short Duration Package Power Limit [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 1, and allows you set its value. 2-18 ASUS Z87-A The values range from 1W t0 4096W. CPU Internal Power Switching Frequency Frequency Tuning Mode [Auto] Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio...keys to a decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. The values range from 1 to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. When this menu allow you to set a higher current limit to 127 in this item is below operating power, current and temperature ...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in high performance at all times. It finds the ...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in high performance at all times. It finds the ...
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...you set to DIsabled and help to 80A at 1Amp increment. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] ...Voltage to [Manual]. Use the or keys to adjust the value, The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. 2-20 ASUS Z87-A The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value....
...you set to DIsabled and help to 80A at 1Amp increment. Power Saving Level 2 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. CPU Core Voltage Offset Use the or keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] ...Voltage to [Manual]. Use the or keys to adjust the value, The values range from 0.001V to 1.920V with a 0.001V interval. 2-20 ASUS Z87-A The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value....
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...takes the standard value of the installed CPU. Disabling this item would stop the processor from communicating with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.22 SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set this item to help protect the CPU from being burned by Over Voltage. CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM...range from 1.20V to 1.92V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.23 Extreme OV [Disabled] Disable this item to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to overclock, but will not guarantee the CPU life. We recommend that you set the SVID Voltage override.
...takes the standard value of the installed CPU. Disabling this item would stop the processor from communicating with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.22 SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set this item to help protect the CPU from being burned by Over Voltage. CPU Digital I/O Voltage Offset [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM...range from 1.20V to 1.92V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.23 Extreme OV [Disabled] Disable this item to adjust the value. The values range from 0.001V to overclock, but will not guarantee the CPU life. We recommend that you set the SVID Voltage override.
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... you to adjust the value. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. The values range from 0.1V to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to the falling edge of the BCLK DN is the DRAM reference voltage for EMI control. 2-24 ASUS Z87-A You can use the or keys to adjust the...
... you to adjust the value. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. The values range from 0.1V to adjust the value. You can use the or keys to the falling edge of the BCLK DN is the DRAM reference voltage for EMI control. 2-24 ASUS Z87-A You can use the or keys to adjust the...