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... DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory... load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to...
... DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at : www.asus.com for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory... load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Visit the ASUS website at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to...
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...Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 12 11 ASUS Z87-K 10 9 8 7 6 1-11 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS ... the cap back to re- Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds,...
...Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 12 11 ASUS Z87-K 10 9 8 7 6 1-11 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS ... the cap back to re- Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds,...
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... Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration...
... Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used system settings and configuration For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration...
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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 the following items: 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
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 the following items: 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started The configuration options for this section vary depending on the motherboard. Scroll down to malfunction.
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... Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your system to default core ratio settings. ASUS Z87-K 2-13 Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG... clock. Allows you to set to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to display the following items: Target ...
... Target iGPU Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the target iGPU speed. 2.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to automatically optimize the CPU ratio and BCLK frequency. [X.M.P.] Allows your system to default core ratio settings. ASUS Z87-K 2-13 Target DMI/PEG Clock : xxxxMHz Displays the target DMI/PEG... clock. Allows you to set to [Enabled] for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to display the following items: Target ...
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... to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio settings for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to...
... to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Sync All Cores] Allows you to set CPU Core Ratio settings for K-SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to...
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..., revert to the default settings. ratio is set to its optimized setting depending on the system loading. 2.5.10 OC Tuner [As is] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance and accelerates iGPU performance to the extreme according to set the memory... to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] ASUS Z87-K 2-15
..., revert to the default settings. ratio is set to its optimized setting depending on the system loading. 2.5.10 OC Tuner [As is] OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance and accelerates iGPU performance to the extreme according to set the memory... to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] ASUS Z87-K 2-15
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... Control [Auto] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 200kHz to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select...Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] ...
... Control [Auto] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from 200kHz to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Probe] Select to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] Select...Auto] [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for the CPU power phase control. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] ...
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... load transient. When you set the power current offset. Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to [Disabled] and helps provide over voltage protection for overclocking, but this item is set to set the power current slope. Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to the cores of voltage when increasing...
... load transient. When you set the power current offset. Power Saving Level 2 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to [Disabled] and helps provide over voltage protection for overclocking, but this item is set to set the power current slope. Power Saving Level 3 Threshhold [Auto] Allows you to the cores of voltage when increasing...
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...you install the DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to [Enabled]. 2.5.23 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) ... Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. According to set the DRAM Voltage. ASUS Z87-K 2-23 Configuration options: [+] [-]. Configuration options: [+] [-]. The values range from 0.800V to 2.700V with a 0.010V interval. 2.5.24 ...
...you install the DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. We recommend that you disable this function when overclocking. • The following item appears only when you set SVID Support to [Enabled]. 2.5.23 CPU Input Voltage (VCCIN) ... Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. Increase the value when increasing DRAM frequency. According to set the DRAM Voltage. ASUS Z87-K 2-23 Configuration options: [+] [-]. Configuration options: [+] [-]. The values range from 0.800V to 2.700V with a 0.010V interval. 2.5.24 ...
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... with a 0.0050x interval. 2.5.28 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the I/O on CHB. 2.5.25 PCH...
... with a 0.0050x interval. 2.5.28 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 2.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the I/O on CHB. 2.5.25 PCH...