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... at 0.01V increment - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at rear panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Z87-C specifications summary USB ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports...
... at 0.01V increment - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at rear panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM - Z87-C specifications summary USB ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Intel® Z87 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports...
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... Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up 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 Presence Detect (SPD), ...
... Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up 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 Presence Detect (SPD), ...
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... through POST (without entering the BIOS) when you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to turn on and you to section 2.8 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-25
... through POST (without entering the BIOS) when you can enter the BIOS anytime without having to turn on and you to section 2.8 Boot Menu for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to the BIOS Setup program with the press of a button. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-25
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... 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, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and... during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You must turn ON the computer. 4. 1.8 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM jumper (3-pin CLRTC) This...
... 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, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and... during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You must turn ON the computer. 4. 1.8 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM jumper (3-pin CLRTC) This...
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... Mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. 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. Refer to configure the BIOS.... 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-C
... Mode. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. 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. Refer to configure the BIOS.... 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-C
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Scroll down to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. 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
Scroll down to malfunction. 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. 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
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...appears only when you set to overclock the system beyond 100 MHz DMI frequency. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] 2.5.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] Default set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Enabled] for ...Overclocking Tuner to decide. PLL Selection [Auto] Set this item to set the BCLK/PEG frequency to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [SB PLL] [LC PLL] This item will appear only if the CPU supports BCLK increasing function. Allows you want to default core ratio settings. 2-14 ASUS Z87...
...appears only when you set to overclock the system beyond 100 MHz DMI frequency. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] 2.5.2 [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] Default set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Enabled] for ...Overclocking Tuner to decide. PLL Selection [Auto] Set this item to set the BCLK/PEG frequency to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [SB PLL] [LC PLL] This item will appear only if the CPU supports BCLK increasing function. Allows you want to default core ratio settings. 2-14 ASUS Z87...
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..., and 3-Core Ratio to [Auto]. 2.5.4 Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. The values depend on the CPU installed. 2.5.6 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the CPU installed. 2.5.5 Max...
..., and 3-Core Ratio to [Auto]. 2.5.4 Min CPU Cache Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable the internal PLL Overvoltage for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. The values depend on the CPU installed. 2.5.6 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on the CPU installed. 2.5.5 Max...
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...restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Use the or keys to 100%. Select from Level 1 to Level 8 to ...to set the memory operating frequency. Ratio [Auto] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on your CPU specification. 2-16 ASUS Z87-C The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. 2.5.7 CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to ...
...restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Use the or keys to 100%. Select from Level 1 to Level 8 to ...to set the memory operating frequency. Ratio [Auto] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU Graphics Ratio depending on your CPU specification. 2-16 ASUS Z87-C The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. 2.5.7 CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to ...
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... NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows you to... [Manual Mode]. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to...
... NOT remove the thermal module. CPU Current Capability [Auto] DIGI+ VRM CPU Current Capability provides wider total power range for overclocking. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows you to... [Manual Mode]. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to...
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... to set a higher current limit to 127 in this menu allow you to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval. 2-18 ASUS Z87-C The values range from 1 to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Package Power Time Window [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 2, and allows you to provide rapid protection when the package...
... to set a higher current limit to 127 in this menu allow you to 1023.875 with a 0.125 interval. 2-18 ASUS Z87-C The values range from 1 to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. Package Power Time Window [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 2, and allows you to provide rapid protection when the package...
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... mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] - [LEVEL 4] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. We recommend you to disable this item to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when doing over-voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced...
... mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [LEVEL -4] - [LEVEL 4] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking. We recommend you to disable this item to prevent tripping the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator when doing over-voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced...
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... options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode]. 2-20 ASUS Z87-C The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75.0%] [62... high Core Frequency value. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.16 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enlarge the overclocking potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to adjust the value. Higher value provides better power-saving condition....
... options: [Auto] [Manual Mode] [Offset Mode] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Offset Mode]. 2-20 ASUS Z87-C The following item appears only when you set the CPU Core Voltage to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100%] [87.5%] [75.0%] [62... high Core Frequency value. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.16 CPU Core Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enlarge the overclocking potential. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to adjust the value. Higher value provides better power-saving condition....
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... processor from 0.001V to 2.440V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.23 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.22 SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 0.001V to [Enabled]. The values range from 1.20V to the digital portion of the I /O Voltage Offset [Auto...
... processor from 0.001V to 2.440V with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.23 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with a 0.001V interval. 2.5.22 SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 0.001V to [Enabled]. The values range from 1.20V to the digital portion of the I /O Voltage Offset [Auto...
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You can use the or keys to adjust the value. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. 2.5.24 PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the I/O voltage on Channels A and B. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. ... for a more stable performance under high voltage settings. 2.5.26 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] This item is the DRAM reference voltage for EMI control. 2-24 ASUS Z87-C Sets to set the Core voltage for the control lines from 0.80V to adjust the value. The values range from the memory bus. You can...
You can use the or keys to adjust the value. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. 2.5.24 PCH VLX Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the I/O voltage on Channels A and B. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. ... for a more stable performance under high voltage settings. 2.5.26 DRAM CTRL REF Voltage [Auto] This item is the DRAM reference voltage for EMI control. 2-24 ASUS Z87-C Sets to set the Core voltage for the control lines from 0.80V to adjust the value. The values range from the memory bus. You can...