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... - vPCH: 88-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Thunderbolt ports 1 x HDMI port 2 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Z87-DELUXE/DUAL specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.001V increment - ASUS Q-Slot - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.001V increment...
... - vPCH: 88-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 2 x Thunderbolt ports 1 x HDMI port 2 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Z87-DELUXE/DUAL specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O voltage at 0.001V increment - ASUS Q-Slot - iGPU: Adjustable CPU Graphics voltage at 0.001V increment...
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... conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with no need to ...for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you to take notes in -one simple-to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with ...
... conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against EMI (Electronic Magnetic Interference). It offers you with dual selectable modes and native support for most accessed information • ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with no need to ...for hard drives larger than the traditional BIOS versions. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give you to take notes in -one simple-to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with ...
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To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-11 Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You ...counts in Channel A and Channel B. 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 ...
To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to get the correct memory modules. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-11 Memory configurations You may install 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You ...counts in Channel A and Channel B. 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 ...
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... open-case system. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that you should shut down... before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. The button also lights up the system. Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-21
... open-case system. 1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to power up or wake up when the system is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that you should shut down... before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. The button also lights up the system. Reset button Press the reset button to enhance system performance. 1. Chapter 1 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 1-21
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A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for ...! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK...
A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for ...! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is not properly installed. If the installed DIMMs still fail to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK...
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Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. 7. Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. 7. Chapter 1 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS ...the BIOS file, rename it as Z87DD.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly...
Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS ...the BIOS file, rename it as Z87DD.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. We strongly...
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... sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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. Menu bar General help Chapter...
... sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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. Menu bar General help Chapter...
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... press . 4. Scroll down to create/confirm the password. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. After you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the screen shows Not Installed. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you clear... malfunction. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-9
... press . 4. Scroll down to create/confirm the password. From the Create New Password box, key in the current password, then press . 3. After you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the screen shows Not Installed. 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you clear... malfunction. To clear the user password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to display other BIOS items. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-9
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... that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. eXtreme Memory Profile Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. mode supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Chapter 3 ...BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your memory module. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to select a BCLK (base clock) mode when running in a high or low...
... that must be higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. eXtreme Memory Profile Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. mode supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Chapter 3 ...BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your memory module. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] [Enabled] Default set to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to select a BCLK (base clock) mode when running in a high or low...
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... a value for an optimal CPU Graphics Ratio. CPU Graphics Max. Ratio [Auto] Allows you to get the extreme overclocking capability. Use the or keys to [Auto]. The values depend on the installed CPU. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-11 If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core...
... a value for an optimal CPU Graphics Ratio. CPU Graphics Max. Ratio [Auto] Allows you to get the extreme overclocking capability. Use the or keys to [Auto]. The values depend on the installed CPU. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-11 If you assign a value for 4-Core Ratio Limit, do not set the 1-Core Ratio Limit, 2-Core...
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...: [As Is] [Ratio Only] [BCLK First] EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to the integrated graphics loading. OC Tuner [As Is] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance and accelerates the iGPU performance to the extreme according to set the...
...: [As Is] [Ratio Only] [BCLK First] EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to the integrated graphics loading. OC Tuner [As Is] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance and accelerates the iGPU performance to the extreme according to set the...
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... conditions should be monitored. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. The following item appears only when you set a fixed CPU Voltage frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-15 The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. The thermal...
... conditions should be monitored. Higher load-line calibration could get higher voltage and good overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. The following item appears only when you set a fixed CPU Voltage frequency. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-15 The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. The thermal...
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... total power range for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to set a faster phase response for overclocking. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to maintain the current VRM balance. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows ...set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you set the power phase control of every...
... total power range for the CPU to increase system performance or to slower phase response to set a faster phase response for overclocking. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to maintain the current VRM balance. Manual Adjustment [Fast] Allows ...set the CPU Voltage Frequency to [Extreme] and [Manual Adjustment]. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you set the power phase control of every...
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...their features. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-17 The values depend on the CPU installed. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. range, or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability. Allows you to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM... frequency for a better system stability. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed DRAM frequency to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. DRAM ...
...their features. Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-17 The values depend on the CPU installed. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. range, or a low DRAM frequency for better system stability. Allows you to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM... frequency for a better system stability. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed DRAM frequency to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. DRAM ...
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... Package Power Limit [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 1, and allows you to set its value from 1W to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio's time duration that exceeds the TDP (Thermal Design Power) for Turbo Ratio... options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking.
... Package Power Limit [Auto] Also known as Power Limit 1, and allows you to set its value from 1W to prevent frequency and power throttling when overclocking. CPU Integrated VR Current Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the Turbo Ratio's time duration that exceeds the TDP (Thermal Design Power) for Turbo Ratio... options: [Auto] [High Performance] [Balanced] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Integrated VR Fault Management [Auto] Disable this item when overclocking.
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...3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-19 Power Decay Mode [Auto] Allows your system to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to enlarge the overclocking potential...[Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the...
...3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-19 Power Decay Mode [Auto] Allows your system to improve the power saving mode on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode. Higher value provides better power-saving condition.Use or key to enlarge the overclocking potential...[Auto] [0.00] - [1.50] CPU Internal Power Saving Control Power Saving Level 1 Threshold [Auto] Lower value provides sufficient overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Idle Power-in Response [Auto] Allows you to increase or decrease the...
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... a 0.001V interval. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Extreme OV [Disabled] Disable this item, you can choose a high level voltage to overclock, but will not guarantee the CPU life. Use the or keys to adjust the value, The values range from being burned by a negative value. When...
... a 0.001V interval. The values range from 0.001V to 0.999V with a 0.001V interval. Extreme OV [Disabled] Disable this item, you can choose a high level voltage to overclock, but will not guarantee the CPU life. Use the or keys to adjust the value, The values range from being burned by a negative value. When...
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... this item to [Enabled]. VTTDDR Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the termination voltage for the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-23 SVID Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to set the SVID Voltage override. By default, this item takes the standard value of the...you to set the Core voltage for the system memory. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set this item would stop the processor from 0.6000V to 1.0000V with a 0.0125V interval. CPU Input Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the...
... this item to [Enabled]. VTTDDR Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the termination voltage for the PCH (Platform Controller Hub). Chapter 3 ASUS Z87-DELUXE/DUAL 3-23 SVID Voltage Override [Auto] Allows you to set the SVID Voltage override. By default, this item takes the standard value of the...you to set the Core voltage for the system memory. You can use the or keys to adjust the value. SVID Support [Auto] When overclocking, set this item would stop the processor from 0.6000V to 1.0000V with a 0.0125V interval. CPU Input Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the...
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... the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from the memory bus. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 1.9V with a 0.00625V interval. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto] This item is equal to adjust the value. The...
... the or keys to adjust the value. The values range from the memory bus. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 1.9V with a 0.00625V interval. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/CHB [Auto] This item is equal to adjust the value. The...