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... digital 4-phase power design - AI Suite 3 - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.01V increment - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY - Z87-C specifications summary USB ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) vii
... digital 4-phase power design - AI Suite 3 - vCCIN: Adjustable CPU Input voltage at 0.01V increment - USB 3.0 Boost featuring speedy USB 3.0 transmission - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY - Z87-C specifications summary USB ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) vii
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... the total size of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 For ...up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for manual...
... the total size of 3GB system memory if you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. b) Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-9 For ...up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for manual...
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... the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is on and you to section 2.8 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to save your data before using the power-on or turn off your system will shut down. It also...
... the BIOS directly. • Turn off your system using the DirectKey button. • When the system is on and you to section 2.8 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to save your data before using the power-on or turn off your system will shut down. It also...
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... default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and...
... default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. 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. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and...
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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. To access the Advanced Mode, ... sections for the detailed configurations. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS Z87-C Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
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. To access the Advanced Mode, ... sections for the detailed configurations. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS Z87-C Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
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Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending 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 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending 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 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
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...system performance. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] 2.5.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] Default set the BCLK/PEG frequency to [Enabled] for the BIOS to overclock the system beyond 100 MHz DMI frequency. CPU Strap [Auto] Allows you to ...[Auto] Set this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to default core ratio settings. 2-14 ASUS Z87-C Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [X.M.P.]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz...
...system performance. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] 2.5.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] Default set the BCLK/PEG frequency to [Enabled] for the BIOS to overclock the system beyond 100 MHz DMI frequency. CPU Strap [Auto] Allows you to ...[Auto] Set this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to default core ratio settings. 2-14 ASUS Z87-C Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [X.M.P.]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100MHz...
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... Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, and 3-Core Ratio to [Auto]. 2.5.4 Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you assign a value for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. If you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Use the or keys to adjust the value. If...
... Limit, 2-Core Ratio Limit, and 3-Core Ratio to [Auto]. 2.5.4 Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you assign a value for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. If you to set the minimum possible ratio on the Uncore part of the processor. Use the or keys to adjust the value. If...
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...minimum value depends on your CPU specification. 2-16 ASUS Z87-C Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.12 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu may vary depending on the installed CPU. 2.5.10 OC Tuner [As Is] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for... CPU Grapics Ratio. Use the or keys to adjust the CPU graphics ratio. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Select from Level 1 to Level 8 to adjust CPU power voltage from 0% to...
...minimum value depends on your CPU specification. 2-16 ASUS Z87-C Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.12 DRAM Timing Control The subitems in this menu may vary depending on the installed CPU. 2.5.10 OC Tuner [As Is] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for... CPU Grapics Ratio. Use the or keys to adjust the CPU graphics ratio. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Select from Level 1 to Level 8 to adjust CPU power voltage from 0% to...
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... [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Auto]. The following item appears only...current VRM balance. DO NOT remove the thermal module. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from 300kHz to enhance system stability. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Higher frequency gets ...
... [Extreme] Select to adjust the value. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to [Auto]. The following item appears only...current VRM balance. DO NOT remove the thermal module. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The values range from 300kHz to enhance system stability. DO NOT remove the thermal module. Higher frequency gets ...
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...overclocking tolerance to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to enlarge the O.C. The values range from 0.125 to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval. 2-18 ASUS Z87... to maintain the time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP (Thermal Design Power). Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for maximum performance. Package Power Time Window [Auto] Also known as ...
...overclocking tolerance to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to enlarge the O.C. The values range from 0.125 to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval. 2-18 ASUS Z87... to maintain the time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP (Thermal Design Power). Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for maximum performance. Package Power Time Window [Auto] Also known as ...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Disable to make the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator work in low power state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] Allows you to ...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. Disable to make the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator work in low power state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Fast] Power Current Slope [Auto] Allows you to ...
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... CPU Core Voltage override. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to enlarge the overclocking potential. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode]. 2-20 ASUS Z87-C The values range from 0A to adjust the value. When you enable this item to 1.920V...
... CPU Core Voltage override. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to enlarge the overclocking potential. The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode]. 2-20 ASUS Z87-C The values range from 0A to adjust the value. When you enable this item to 1.920V...
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... adjust the value. You can use the or keys to 0.999V with a 0.005V interval. According to 1.92V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.22 SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to Intel® CPU specifications, DIMMs with the external voltage regulator. SVID Voltage Override [Auto] Allows...
... adjust the value. You can use the or keys to 0.999V with a 0.005V interval. According to 1.92V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.22 SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to Intel® CPU specifications, DIMMs with the external voltage regulator. SVID Voltage Override [Auto] Allows...
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.... The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.0125V interval. 2.5.25 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Core voltage for EMI control. 2-24 ASUS Z87-C The values range from 1.2000V to 2.0000V with a 0.0050x interval. 2.5.27 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto] This item is the DRAM reference... data lines on the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). 2.5.24 PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the I/O voltage on Channels A and B. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. You can use the or keys to [Enabled] for the PCH (Platform Controller Hub).
.... The values range from 0.3950x to 0.6300x with a 0.0125V interval. 2.5.25 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Core voltage for EMI control. 2-24 ASUS Z87-C The values range from 1.2000V to 2.0000V with a 0.0050x interval. 2.5.27 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto] This item is the DRAM reference... data lines on the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). 2.5.24 PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the I/O voltage on Channels A and B. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. You can use the or keys to [Enabled] for the PCH (Platform Controller Hub).